How long does Mangalore Fish Curry take?

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

How many people does Mangalore Fish Curry serve?

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

Is Mangalore Fish Curry 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 Mangalore Fish Curry?

500 grams Fish, 1 cup Coconut, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ½ cup Onion, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mangalore Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mangalore Fish Curry?

About 354 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mangalore Fish Curry

Name: Mangalore Fish Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Mangalorean
Ingredients: 500 grams Fish; 2 tbsp Tamarind; ½ cup Water; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 inch Ginger, Roughly Chopped; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 cup Coconut; ½ cup Onion, Roughly Chopped; ½ cup Water; 1½ cup Water; ½ cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli; 2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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6 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 Gassi, Mangalorean Fish Curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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

Mangalore fish curry, or meen gassi: coconut masala of red chillies, coriander and fenugreek, soured with tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Fish500 grams
Tamarind2 tbsp
Water2½ cup
Dry Red Chilli5
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger, Roughly Chopped1 inch
Garlic5 cloves
Coconut1 cup
Onion, Roughly Chopped½ cup
Onion, Thinly Sliced½ cup
Green Chilli2
Salt2 tsp
Coconut Oil2 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	354kcal	1416kcal
Protein	30g	121g
Carbohydrate	17g	68g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	5.8g	23g
Sugar	6.4g	26g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Wash, drain and score the sides of the fish. Soak the tamarind in ½ cup of water for at least 20 minutes.
FishTamarindWater
2
Broil the dry red chilies and set them aside. In the same pan, broil the black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Add all the broiled ingredients into a mixer jar with all the other ingredients for the masala paste, and grind into a smooth paste.
Dry Red ChilliBlack PeppercornsCoriander SeedsCuminFenugreek SeedsTurmeric PowderGingerGarlicCoconutOnionWater
3
In a pan, add the ground masala paste without any oil and add water. Add the sliced onions and green chilies. Add salt and 1 ½ cups of water. Cover and cook till the raw taste disappears, around 10 minutes.
WaterOnionGreen ChilliSalt
4
Add the fish, salt, and tamarind pulp.
5
Once it comes to a boil again, turn the heat to low and simmer covered until the fish is cooked, around 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the fish.
6
Add coconut oil on top and turn off the heat. Serve it hot.
Coconut Oil

Before you start

How long does Mangalore Fish Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mangalore Fish Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mangalore Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mangalore Fish Curry 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 Mangalore Fish Curry?: 500 grams Fish, 1 cup Coconut, 2 tbsp Tamarind, ½ cup Onion, 5 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mangalore Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mangalore Fish Curry?: About 354 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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A Cookd cookJuly 2024
I have one query.which water Dhould I use which preparing paste in Grinder.Should I use Hot water I stead of Cold water.,because every time I prepare it got spoilt in 2 days
Sucheendran RajAugust 2023
reminded me of my Mangalore days. just loved it.
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
video is not playing on 3rd step