Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Tirunelveli Home-Style Fish Kuzhambu
🇮🇳 Indian

Tirunelveli Home-Style Fish Kuzhambu

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tirunelveli cooking — Tirunelveli Home-Style Fish Kuzhambu brings a lasooni touch with a classic kuzhambu finish. About 34 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garlic10 cloves
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Fish450 g, steaks

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/32298

Watch how it's made

Video: Tirunelveli Style Fish Curry (Meen Kulambu) : A Taste of Home 🏠 · on YouTube