How long does Fish Thokku take?

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

How many people does Fish Thokku serve?

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

Is Fish Thokku spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Thokku?

250 grams Seer Fish, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Thokku?

About 455 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Thokku

Name: Fish Thokku
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¾ cup Water; 250 grams Seer Fish, Slices; For Garnish Coriander Leaves; 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Green Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1.50 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato

Also known as Super Easy Fish Thokku · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Total40 min

Prep10 min

Cook30 min

Serves2

Per serving455 cal

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11 steps, each one filmed

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Fish thokku: seer fish slices simmered for 10 minutes in a Tamil Nadu tomato and onion thokku. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 minutes, with step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Salt1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1.5 tsp
Water¾ cup
Seer Fish, Slices250 grams
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1.50 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	455kcal	910kcal
Protein	29g	59g
Carbohydrate	22g	44g
Fat	28g	56g
Fibre	5.3g	11g
Sugar	9.2g	18g

Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
Sunflower OilMustard SeedsCuminGreen ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
3
Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add the spice powders and saute till it loses its raw flavour.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder
5
Add the tomatoes and let them cook till it is mashed and oil is released from the sides.
Tomato
6
Season it with salt and sugar. Mix it well.
SaltSugar
7
Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix it well. Keep it aside.
Coriander Leaves
8
Heat oil in a pan, add ginger garlic paste, and let it cook in the oil for a few seconds.
Sunflower OilGinger Garlic Paste
9
Add the thokku and ¾ cup of water, mix it well. Add Garam masala and mix it well. Bring the thokku to a boil
Water
10
Add the fish slices. Submerge it in the thokku. Cover and cook it for 10 minutes
Seer Fish
11
Transfer it to a bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with dosa/idli, rice, chapati etc.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Thokku take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Thokku serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Thokku vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Thokku spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Thokku?: 250 grams Seer Fish, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Onion, 3 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Thokku?: About 455 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.