Fish Pulusu
Also known as Chepala Pulusu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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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 itemsCloves3
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tomato, Diced2
Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Drumstick150 grams
Coriander Leaves, ChoppedFor Garnish
Cinnamon1 inch
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Onion, Diced2
Tamarind50 grams
Green Chilli, Slit2
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Water1.5 cup
Fish, Fillet450 grams
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 | 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.
ClovesCurry leavesTomatoSunflower OilGreen CardamomDrumstickCinnamonFennel SeedsOnionGreen Chilli
- 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.
Coriander LeavesTamarindSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderWaterWaterFish
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, 2 Tomato, 3 Green Cardamom, 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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