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
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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 itemsGarlic8 cloves
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Curry leaves25
Water4 cup
Fenugreek Seeds0.50 tsp
Ginger1.50 inch
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit5
Salt2.50 tsp
Raw Mango, Slices1
Sardine Fish500 grams
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Mustard Seeds0.50 tsp
Dry Red Chilli1
Small Onion (Shallots)8
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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 455kcal | 1820kcal |
| Protein | 28g | 114g |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 83g |
| Fat | 30g | 120g |
| Fibre | 6.3g | 25g |
| Sugar | 6.3g | 25g |
Cookd masalas for raw mango
Method
- 1
Using a pestle and mortar powder the fenugreek. Set this aside for tempering.
Fenugreek Seeds
- 2
Grind all the ingredients mentioned under Masala paste and set them aside.
GarlicTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGingerCoriander PowderWater
- 3
Grind the grated coconut and water to form the coconut paste. Set this aside.
WaterCoconut (Grated)
- 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
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
Once the mangoes are cooked, add the coconut paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 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
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.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- C
A Cookd cookMay 2023
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DikshithaFebruary 2026
Awesome recipe as always.❤️
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