How long does Fish Nirvana take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Nirvana serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Fish Nirvana spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Nirvana?

300 grams Seer Fish, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 3 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Nirvana?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Nirvana?

About 620 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Nirvana

Name: Fish Nirvana
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Coconut Oil; 300 grams Seer Fish; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 1 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 3 Green Chilli, Slices; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 20 Curry leaves

25 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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6 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 nirvana · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Kerala fish nirvana: seer fish fried in coconut oil, simmered with coconut milk and pepper in a banana leaf-lined clay pot. Mild, serves 3, 25 min, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

3 people

Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tsp
Seer Fish300 grams
Coconut Oil6 tbsp
Coconut Milk1 cup
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slices3
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Curry leaves20

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	620kcal	1860kcal
Protein	23g	68g
Carbohydrate	6.7g	20g
Fat	57g	171g
Fibre	2.7g	8.1g
Sugar	3.1g	9.3g

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Method

1
Mix all the ingredients for the marination into a paste. Apply it on the fish.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltCoconut OilSeer Fish
2
Heat coconut oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side.
Coconut Oil
3
In an earthen pot, place a banana leaf. Pour in coconut oil and heat.
Coconut Oil
4
Add curry leaves and fried fish.
5
Add the coconut milk, ginger, green chili, and pepper powder. Allow it to simmer for 4 minutes.
Coconut MilkGingerGreen ChilliBlack Pepper Powder
6
Drizzle coconut oil over the top and turn off the heat. Garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve it hot.
Coconut OilCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Nirvana take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Nirvana serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Nirvana vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Nirvana spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Nirvana?: 300 grams Seer Fish, 1 cup Coconut Milk, 3 Green Chilli, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger, 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Nirvana?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Nirvana?: About 620 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.