Fish Mappas
Also known as Meen Mappas · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Kerala fish mappas: fried fish simmered in coconut milk with onion, ginger, green chilli and vinegar. Medium-spicy, serves 3, about 30 minutes, with video.
Ingredients
16 itemsFish250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Coconut Oil5 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Curry leaves30
Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Garlic, Slices1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Tomato, Slices¼ cup
Vinegar1.50 tsp
Contains: fish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 754kcal | 2262kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 71g |
| Carbohydrate | 19g | 56g |
| Fat | 68g | 205g |
| Fibre | 5.7g | 17g |
| Sugar | 8.3g | 25g |
Cookd masalas for fish
Method
- 1
Marinate the fish slices in salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
FishSaltRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderLemon Juice
- 2
Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side. Set them aside.
Coconut Oil
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp of coconut oil in a pan. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilli, curry leaves and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
Coconut OilGingerCurry leavesGarlicGreen ChilliOnion
- 4
Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute until the raw smell goes away.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderSalt
- 5
Add the sliced tomatoes along with the 2nd press coconut milk. Bring it to a boil.
Coconut MilkTomato
- 6
Add the fried fish into the gravy. Drizzle the vinegar into the pan. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Vinegar
- 7
Reduce the flame to low and add in the 1st press coconut milk. Mix it by gently swirling the pan around. Avoid using a ladle/spoon to prevent the fish from breaking. Turn off the heat after 30 seconds.
Coconut Milk
- 8
Sprinkle curry leaves and coconut oil on top. Cover and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Curry leavesCoconut Oil
Before you start
- How long does Fish Mappas take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Fish Mappas serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Fish Mappas vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Fish Mappas spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Fish Mappas?
- 250 grams Fish, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 1 cup Onion, ¼ cup Tomato, 20 Curry leaves, 3 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Mappas?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Fish Mappas?
- About 754 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- C
A Cookd cookMay 2023
it’s an easy recipe. Taste wise also it’s a good one.
- C
A Cookd cookMarch 2023
my husband liked it so much! easy recipe
