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Mangalorean Fish Curry
🇮🇳 Indian

Mangalorean Fish Curry

🇮🇳 Indian

Mangalore fish curry, byadgi-red with coconut-roast depth. Fresh fish, hot masala and the confidence to cook it briefly. Best with hot rice and a side of popped papad.

Prep 17 min Cook 19 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion2, finely sliced
  • Green Chili2, slit
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Dried Red Chilies1 tsp
  • Lemon1
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Fish500 g, steaks
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Mustard Oil3 tbsp
  • Grated Coconut1 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the fish with salt and turmeric, and let it sit while the masala builds.

  2. 2

    Sear the fish in hot oil, two minutes a side, and remove before it is fully done.

  3. 3

    Soften the onions, add paste and tomato with the spices, and bhunao till thick and red.

  4. 4

    Nestle the fish into the simmering gravy with the grated coconut; the residual heat finishes it.

  5. 5

    Scatter the dried red chilies and cilantro, squeeze lemon over, and serve straight from the pan.

Chef's tip

A final squeeze of lemon or lime right before serving wakes up every other flavour.

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Watch how it's made

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