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 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, 1½ cup Onion, 4 tbsp 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 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Podimas

Name: Fish Podimas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 grams Fish; As needed Water; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 4 tbsp Oil; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 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 podimas, fish puttu · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Fish500 grams
WaterAs needed
Salt1¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped1½ cup
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	319kcal	1276kcal
Protein	29g	115g
Carbohydrate	8.7g	35g
Fat	19g	76g
Fibre	1.8g	7.2g
Sugar	3g	12g

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.
FishWaterSaltTurmeric Powder
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.
OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leavesOnionTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderSalt
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 PowderLemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

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, 1½ cup Onion, 4 tbsp 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 319 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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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 cookApril 2023
easy and tasty
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DDApril 2023
any type of fish can be used ?