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Raw Mango Fish Curry

Also known as Maanga Meen Kuzhambu, Mango Fish Curry, Green Mango Fish Curry, Sardine Fish Curry, Mathi Meen Kuzhambu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total35 min
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving455 cal
Spicemedium
Raw Mango Fish Curry

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Kerala raw mango fish curry, or mathi meen kuzhambu: sardines and raw mango in ground masala and coconut paste. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

18 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • GarlicGarlic8 cloves
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder2 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced1
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves25
  • WaterWater4 cup
  • Fenugreek SeedsFenugreek Seeds0.50 tsp
  • GingerGinger1.50 inch
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit5
  • SaltSalt2.50 tsp
  • Raw MangoRaw Mango, Slices1
  • Sardine FishSardine Fish500 grams
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil3 tbsp
  • Mustard SeedsMustard Seeds0.50 tsp
  • Dry Red ChilliDry Red Chilli1
  • Small Onion (Shallots)Small Onion (Shallots)8
  • Coconut (Grated)Coconut (Grated)1 cup

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy455kcal1820kcal
Protein28g114g
Carbohydrate21g83g
Fat30g120g
Fibre6.3g25g
Sugar6.3g25g

Cookd masalas for raw mango

Method

  1. 1

    Using a pestle and mortar powder the fenugreek. Set this aside for tempering.

    Fenugreek Seeds

  2. 2

    Grind all the ingredients mentioned under Masala paste and set them aside.

    GarlicTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGingerCoriander PowderWater

  3. 3

    Grind the grated coconut and water to form the coconut paste. Set this aside.

    WaterCoconut (Grated)

  4. 4

    In a Kadai or Pot, add the thinly sliced onions, green chilies, curry leaves, ground masala paste, salt, and water.

    OnionCurry leavesWaterGreen ChilliSalt

  5. 5

    Place this pot or Kadai on a stove and bring it to a boil. Add the raw mangoes and cook for 5 minutes.

    Raw Mango

  6. 6

    Once the mangoes are cooked, add the coconut paste and simmer for 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Once the curry reaches desired consistency, add the sardine fish pieces. Cook this for 3 minutes and remove the pot from the heat.

    Sardine Fish

  8. 8

    In a tempering pan, heat oil, add the mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds start to splutter, add red chilli, shallots and curry leaves. Sprinkle the fenugreek powder and pour the tempering to the prepared curry.Mix gently and serve hot with steamed rice.

    Coconut OilMustard SeedsDry Red ChilliSmall Onion (Shallots)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Raw Mango Fish Curry take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Raw Mango Fish Curry serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Raw Mango Fish Curry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Raw Mango 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 Raw Mango Fish Curry?
500 grams Sardine Fish, 1 Raw Mango, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 15 Curry leaves, 1 Onion, 5 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Raw Mango Fish Curry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Raw Mango Fish Curry?
About 455 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookMay 2023

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  • Dikshitha

    DikshithaFebruary 2026

    Awesome recipe as always.❤️

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