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, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 454 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: 2 tbsp 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; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 Tomato; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¾ cup Water; 250 grams Seer Fish, Slices; For Garnish Coriander Leaves

40 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

Start cooking

11 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

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

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

2 people

Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Ginger Garlic Paste1½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Tomato3
Salt1 tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Water¾ cup
Seer Fish, Slices250 grams
Coriander LeavesFor Garnish

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	454kcal	908kcal
Protein	29g	59g
Carbohydrate	22g	43g
Fat	28g	55g
Fibre	5.1g	10g
Sugar	9.1g	18g

Method

1
Heat Oil in a kadai, add mustard, cumin, green chilli and curry leaves. Let it crackle.
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.
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, 2 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 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 454 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.