Fish curry with coconut milk

Name: Fish curry with coconut milk
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 700 g white fish fillet (cod, pangasius, sea bass), cut into 4 cm cubes; 2 tbsp oil (preferably coconut oil); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 piece (3 cm) ginger, grated; 8–10 curry leaves; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chilli powder (Kashmiri); 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tomatoes, diced; 400 ml coconut milk; 1 tbsp tamarind paste or lime juice; 1 tsp salt; fresh coriander

Time: 40 min4 servingsapprox. 420 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 34 g protein / serving

Fish curry with coconut milk is a favourite of the South Indian coastal kitchens (Kerala, Goa): the tang of tamarind, the creaminess of coconut and the spices in harmony. The fish cooks in minutes in the sauce, so dinner is quick yet special.

Fish curry with coconut milk (illustration)

Open in Receptnaptár — serving calculator, cook mode, save

📱 Keep the screen awake while cooking

Method

Tap a step once you've finished it.

Toss the fish with salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric and leave for 10 minutes.
Heat the oil over medium heat, sizzle the curry leaves for 20 seconds, then add the onion and cook for 6–7 minutes until golden.
Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 1 minute, then the remaining spices (turmeric, chilli, coriander) and stir for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 6–8 minutes until they break down and the oil separates.
Pour in the coconut milk and tamarind, bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Gently lay in the fish and cook, covered, for 6–8 minutes until done (don't stir, just swirl the pan); sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

Add the fish at the end and don't stir: cook it submerged in the sauce, swirling the pan gently.
Choose firm fish that won't fall apart.
Tamarind gives a sour note; lime juice can replace it.
Even better the next day; keeps in the fridge for 2 days.

Frequently asked questions

Which fish is best?

Firm white fish: cod, sea bass, catfish, or mackerel.

How can I make it spicier?

Add more chilli or fresh green chillies with the onion.

Similar recipes

Gulai ikan (fish curry in turmeric coconut sauce) · Southeast Asian
Quick prawn curry with red curry paste · Indian
Malvani coconut chicken curry · Indian
Pineapple and coconut prawn curry · Indian
Egg curry · Indian
Psari plaki (fish baked on vegetables) · Greek

More indian ideas

How to use it · Privacy (in Hungarian) · Legal notice (in Hungarian) · Editorial principles (in Hungarian) · Cookie settings

Language: Magyar · Español · Deutsch