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 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, 3 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 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 751 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Mappas

Name: Fish Mappas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Fish; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 1 tbsp Garlic, Slices; 3 Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped; 20 Curry leaves; 1 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Tomato, Slices; 1 cup Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced; 1½ tsp Vinegar; 1 cup Coconut Milk, Thick Slices; 10 Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

30 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Meen Mappas · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

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 items

3 people

Fish250 grams
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coconut Oil5 tbsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Garlic, Slices1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Roughly Chopped3
Curry leaves30
Onion, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Tomato, Slices¼ cup
Coconut Milk, Thinly Sliced1 cup
Vinegar1½ tsp
Coconut Milk, Thick Slices1 cup

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	751kcal	2253kcal
Protein	24g	71g
Carbohydrate	18g	54g
Fat	68g	205g
Fibre	5.6g	17g
Sugar	8g	24g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Marinate the fish slices in salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and lemon juice.
FishSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli 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 OilGingerGarlicGreen ChilliCurry leavesOnion
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.
TomatoCoconut Milk
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, 3 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 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 751 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.