Malabar-Style Tomato Fish Curry

Name: Malabar-Style Tomato Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 servings (1 bowl each)
Cuisine: South Indian
Ingredients: 160 g Rohu Fish Fillet; 2 tsp Sunflower Oil; 0.25 tsp Mustard Seeds; 0.5 item Small Onion; 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 1 item Medium Tomato; 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder; 0.5 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.5 tsp Tamarind Paste; 0.125 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Fresh Coriander

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A light, tangy fish curry made with a tomato and tamarind base, avoiding heavy coconut cream. The fish is gently simmered, not fried, to preserve its delicate texture and nutrients.

PREP

15m

COOK

20m

SERVES

1 BOWL

142 cal

SERVINGS

INSTRUCTIONS

7 steps. 20 minutes total.

7 STEPS

1
Heat oil in a pan
- a.Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2
Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent
- a.Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
3
Step 3
- a.Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.
4
Add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powders
- a.Sauté for 30 seconds.
5
Mix tamarind paste in 1 cup of warm water and add it to the pan
- a.Add salt and bring to a simmer.
6
Gently place the fish fillets in the curry
- a.Cover and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
7
Step 7
- a.Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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Malabar-Style Tomato Fish Curry

For 1 serving

7 steps. 20 minutes total.

Heat oil in a pan

Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent

Step 3

Add turmeric, red chili, and coriander powders

Mix tamarind paste in 1 cup of warm water and add it to the pan

Gently place the fish fillets in the curry

Step 7

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