Tamil Nadu Fish Curry

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Tamil Nadu Fish Curry | with step by step photos. Tamil Nadu fish curry is a way different from Kerala style, in the way of using tamarind. In Kerala, they use kudampuli, which is way different from tamarind.

Spices from each state differ a lot too. In the same way, dishes also differ. I am born and bought up in Kerala but I’m a Tamilian, so I know the difference of spices used in both states. Furthermore, do check out our other fish recipes.

Key Ingredients

  • King fish 1/2kg (any fish of your taste)
  • gingelly oil 3 tbsp
  • mustard Seeds 1 tsp
  • shallots 5 to 6 finely chopped
  • tomatoes 1 medium size finely chopped
  • sprig of curry leaves
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1tsp thinly chopped ginger
  • tamarind a small lemon size
  • Salt to taste

For grinding

  • 1cup grated coconut
  • 10 nos shallots

Masalas

  • 3tsp Fish masala
  • 1/4tsp Sambar masla

Directions

  • Soak tamarind in water and squeeze to remove the pulp. Strain and set aside.
  • Grind coconut and shallots to a fine paste as well.
  • Take grinded coconut masala in a curry pot, add in tamarind juice,.
  • Add fish masala, sambar masala & adjust for water consistency.
  • Now let this masala mixture boil for nearly 15 min in low flame. Cover and simmer till oil separates.
  • Now add in fish pieces, garlic cloves, sliced ginger & tomato pieces and cook till fish is done.
  • Mean while, heat oil in a kadai/pot. Add in mustard seeds and let them sizzle.
  • Now add in shallots, and curry leaves.
  • Pour this tempering mix into fish gravy.
  • Sprinkle little oil at last for extra taste.
  • Fish curry ready to be served with rice. Enjoy:)
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