Fish Podimas
Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
Good for: Party
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Fish podimas, a Tamil Nadu dish of poached, shredded fish tossed with mustard, curry leaves and onion. Mild, serves 4, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
15 itemsSunflower Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1.5 cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1.75 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Fish500 grams
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
WaterAs needed
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Cumin¼ tsp
Contains: fish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 315kcal | 1260kcal |
| Protein | 29g | 114g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7g | 31g |
| Fat | 19g | 76g |
| Fibre | 1.7g | 6.8g |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 10g |
Cookd masalas for fish
Method
- 1
In a pot, add fish, water, salt and turmeric powder. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the fish is partly cooked and becomes solidified. Remove from the water. Once it cools slightly, separate the bones, if any. Shred the fish into small pieces.
FishTurmeric PowderWaterSalt
- 2
Heat oil and add mustard seeds and cumin. Once the mustard crackles, add green chilli, curry leaves and onion. Saute until the onion starts to change colour and brown. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and black pepper powder. Saute for a minute.
Sunflower OilMustard SeedsGreen ChilliOnionRed Chilli PowderSaltCoriander PowderCurry leavesTurmeric PowderCumin
- 3
Add the shredded fish and mix. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until some of the fish pieces start to turn crispy. Finish with lemon juice and coriander leaves. Mix it and serve! It tastes great when eaten with rice.
Black Pepper PowderCoriander LeavesLemon Juice
Before you start
- How long does Fish Podimas take?
- 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Fish Podimas serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Fish Podimas vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Fish Podimas 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 Podimas?
- 500 grams Fish, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1.5 cup Onion, 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 2 tbsp Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Podimas?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Fish Podimas?
- About 315 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
6 notes- I
IndhujaAugust 2025
what fish is used in the preparation???
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A Cookd cookAugust 2024
Delicious
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A Cookd cookJuly 2023
i tried it today it's superb its really yummy for who don't like fish curry
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A Cookd cookJuly 2023
i tried it today it's superb its really yummy for who don't like fish curry
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A Cookd cookApril 2023
easy and tasty
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DDApril 2023
any type of fish can be used ?
