South Style Fish Curry with Tamarind & Spices
Ingredients
For Marination
- 4-6Fish pieces
- 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder
- to tasteSalt
For Curry
- 2-3 tablespoonsCooking oil
- 2-3Dried red chillies
- a handfulCurry leaves
- 1 tablespoonGinger-garlic paste
- 1 medium, choppedOnion
- 1-2 medium, choppedTomatoes
- 1 teaspoonCoriander powder
- 1 teaspoonCumin powder
- 1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
- 1/2 cupTamarind pulp
- a handful, choppedCoriander leaves
- 2-3, slitGreen chillies
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Marinate and Fry Fish
Marinate the fish pieces with turmeric powder and salt. Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the marinated fish pieces until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- 2.Sauté Aromatics
In the same pan with the remaining oil, add dried red chillies and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. Then add ginger-garlic paste, chopped onion, and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the onions are translucent and tomatoes are soft.
- 3.Add Spices
Add coriander powder, cumin powder, and red chilli powder to the pan. Mix well with the sautéed aromatics and cook for 1-2 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- 4.Simmer with Tamarind
Pour in the tamarind pulp. Stir well and bring the curry to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 5.Combine and Finish
Add the fried fish pieces back into the simmering curry. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and slit green chillies. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the fish is heated through and has absorbed the curry flavors.
- 6.Serve Hot
Serve the South style fish curry hot with steamed rice.
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