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Kottayam Fish Chutney
🇮🇳 Indian

Kottayam Fish Chutney

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Kottayam Fish Chutney brings a angara touch with a classic chutney finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Fish450 g, steaks

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Kottayam Style Fish Curry|Ayala Mulakittathu|Chilli chutney| Tapioca|Kappa with fish #travelwithg · on YouTube