How long does Toddy Shop Fish Curry take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Toddy Shop Fish Curry serve?

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

Is Toddy Shop Fish Curry spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Toddy Shop Fish Curry?

500 grams Sardine Fish, 4 Malabar Tamarind, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Toddy Shop Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Toddy Shop Fish Curry?

About 367 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Toddy Shop Fish Curry

Name: Toddy Shop Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 4 Malabar Tamarind; 1 cup Water, Warm; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 2 tbsp Garlic, Thinly Sliced; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Water; 1½ tsp Rock Salt; 500 grams Sardine Fish; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 0.125 tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

40 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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

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Toddy shop fish curry from Kerala: sardines in Malabar tamarind with coconut oil, shallots and Kashmiri chilli. Spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes plus rest, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

15 items

4 people

Malabar Tamarind4
Water, Warm1 cup
Coconut Oil4 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds0.38 tsp
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Garlic, Thinly Sliced2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced½ cup
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced3
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Water½ cup
Rock Salt1½ tsp
Sardine Fish500 grams

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	367kcal	1468kcal
Protein	27g	106g
Carbohydrate	8g	32g
Fat	26g	103g
Fibre	2.1g	8.4g
Sugar	2.1g	8.4g

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Method

1
In a bowl, mix together the Malabar tamarind and warm water. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
Malabar TamarindWater
2
In a pan, add coconut oil and crackle mustard seeds, and add fenugreek seeds. Add ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsFenugreek SeedsGingerGarlic
3
Add the shallots, curry leaves and green chilli, and saute until it starts to turn golden brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)Curry leavesGreen Chilli
4
Turn the flame to low. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and Kashmiri chilli powder. Saute for a minute.
Turmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
5
Add the tamarind water. Increase the heat to medium and bring it to a boil. Add water.
Water
6
Add the rock salt, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the fish, cook for 5 mins and then reduce the flame to low, cook for around 10 minutes, depending on the size of the fish pieces.
Rock SaltSardine Fish
7
Swirl the pot around to mix. Don’t use a spoon or spatula.
8
Add curry leaves, fenugreek powder and coconut oil. Turn off the heat.
Curry leavesFenugreek SeedsCoconut Oil
9
Cover and allow it to rest for at least 2 hours before serving. For best results, serve it the next day.

Before you start

How long does Toddy Shop Fish Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Toddy Shop Fish Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Toddy Shop Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Toddy Shop Fish Curry spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Toddy Shop Fish Curry?: 500 grams Sardine Fish, 4 Malabar Tamarind, 1 sprigs Curry leaves, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 3 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Toddy Shop Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Toddy Shop Fish Curry?: About 367 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 cookSeptember 2023
should we keep it overnight in the fridge or outside ?
G
GraceMay 2022
Best eaten with curd rice or kappa.. Its so yummy!!