Simple Fish Curry
A flavorful and easy-to-make fish curry with aromatic spices and tangy tamarind, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Tilapia (cut into slices)
Spices and seasonings
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder or Sweet paprika
- 0.5 tbsp Coriander powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper / red chili powder (increase for more heat)
- 1 tsp Fish masala (optional)
- 0.75 cup chopped red onion
- 0.5 tbsp ginger chopped
- 1 green chili chopped
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.125 tsp Fenugreek powder
- 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 2 pieces Garcinia cambogia / brindleberry / Malabar tamarind / kudam puli (soaked)
Cooking oil and aromatics
- 1.5 tbsp coconut oil
- 0.25 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 sprig curry leaves
Liquids
- 2 cups water
- 1 tomato chopped into small cubes
Instructions
- Wash and cut the fish into 1.5-inch pieces.
- Soak Garcinia cambogia in ½ cup warm water for 30 minutes.
- In a pot, heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, then onion, salt, and ginger; cook until translucent.
- Add green chili, curry leaves, and spices; fry for 2 minutes.
- Add soaked tamarind, water, fish, and tomato; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. Finish with coconut oil, curry leaves, and black pepper.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Adjust spice levels to taste.