Salmon Fish Curry & Fry with Boiled Egg – South Indian Style

Step 1: Prepare Ingredients

Chop shallots and tomatoes. Peel garlic (can microwave for 20 seconds for easy peeling). Cut salmon into cubes and clean. Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the pulp. Cut raw mango into pieces.

Step 2: Cook Rice and Eggs

Put rice to boil in a pot. Place eggs in an egg cooker with water and turn it on.

Step 3: Prepare Fish Curry Base

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a clay pot over medium heat. Add vadagam and let it splutter. Add peeled garlic and chopped shallots. Sauté until translucent (approximately 3-5 minutes). Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until soft and the oil separates (approximately 5-7 minutes).

Step 4: Cook the Curry

Pour the tamarind extract into the pot through a strainer. Add turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well. Bring the curry to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens slightly and the raw smell of spices disappears. Add the raw mango pieces and a slit green chili. Cook for a few minutes until mango softens slightly. Gently add the salmon cubes to the simmering curry. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the mango is tender. Add fresh curry leaves and a small piece of jaggery (if using) to balance the flavors. Mix gently. Turn off the stove and cover the pot.

Step 5: Fry Salmon Fish

While the curry is cooking, marinate some salmon pieces with fish fry masala. Heat oil in a separate pan and shallow fry the marinated salmon until golden brown and cooked through (approximately 5-7 minutes per side). Add a few curry leaves to the frying fish for extra aroma.

Step 6: Serve Lunch

Serve the hot fish curry with steamed rice, fried salmon, and boiled eggs.

• Use small onions (shallots) for better flavor in fish curry.

• Add jaggery at the end to balance the flavors.

• Boil garlic in microwave for 20 seconds for easy peeling.

• Add lemon and mint to water for a refreshing and healthy drink.

• Add brinjal or drumstick to the fish curry.

• Make egg podimas instead of boiled eggs.