India • Main course

Kerala Coconut Fish Curry

Make kerala coconut fish curry at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

Spicy
Prep20 min
Cook25 min
Servings4
Kerala Coconut Fish Curry
Category illustration (not this exact prepared recipe). Andy Li · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons; full source/license: /credits

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Heat coconut oil; add mustard seeds and let them pop, then add curry leaves carefully.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Fry onion for 7 minutes, followed by garlic, ginger and chilli for 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Add tomatoes, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder; cook 5 minutes.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add coconut milk, water, tamarind and salt; simmer gently for 5 minutes.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Slide in fish and simmer without vigorous stirring for 6–8 minutes until the thickest pieces reach 63°C. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested