How long does Fish Pulusu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Pulusu serve?

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

Is Fish Pulusu 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 Pulusu?

450 grams Fish, 50 grams Tamarind, 150 grams Drumstick, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Pulusu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Pulusu?

About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Pulusu

Name: Fish Pulusu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 150 grams Drumstick; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 2 Onion, Diced; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Tomato, Diced; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Water; 1/2 cup Water; 50 grams Tamarind; 450 grams Fish, Fillet; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Chopped

40 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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2 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 Chepala Pulusu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Fish pulusu, or chepala pulusu, an Andhra tamarind fish curry with drumsticks, onion, tomato and whole spices. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Cinnamon1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Drumstick150 grams
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Diced2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tomato, Diced2
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water1½ cup
Tamarind50 grams
Fish, Fillet450 grams
Coriander Leaves, ChoppedFor Garnish

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	254kcal	1016kcal
Protein	28g	110g
Carbohydrate	22g	89g
Fat	7.3g	29g
Fibre	5.1g	20g
Sugar	11g	44g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
In a kadai, heat some oil on a medium flame. Add in your whole spices and fenugreek seeds. Once aromatic, add in the drumsticks, green chillies and onions. Cook until the drumsticks slightly soften. Then add in your tomatoes along with salt and the spice powders, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
OilClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonFennel SeedsDrumstickGreen ChilliOnionCurry leavesTomato
2
Add in water and bring it to a boil. Close with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the drumsticks have completely cooked. Add in the tamarind water and mix to incorporate. Lower in the fish gently and cover with a lid. Allow it to cook for 8 minutes or until the fish goes opaque. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with a bowl of rice.
SaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderWaterWaterTamarindFishCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Pulusu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Pulusu serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Pulusu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Pulusu 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 Pulusu?: 450 grams Fish, 50 grams Tamarind, 150 grams Drumstick, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Pulusu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Pulusu?: About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.