Fish Curry

Fish Curry Recipe varies over the region and there are a lots of varieties based on the ingredients we add. Here I share a easy one pot fish curry recipe which I generally made with the small anchovy fish. But we make the fish curry with any type of fish.

In this fish curry I add only fish but we may sometimes include vegetables like raw mangoes, drumsticks or with egg plant. If we add vegetables, we add vegetables and let it cook 60% and then we add our fish so that both cooks at the same time.

Fish Curry Recipe

In this fish curry recipe, I use both onion and shallots, tomato and spice powders. If we grind spice paste with raw ingredients, it is most welcome. Because it surely improves the taste of the curry. To make the process of preparation easy, I generally use readymade spice powders.

The taste of the fish curry depends on the right ratio of tamarind and spices. So, if we made this correct, then this curry will be delicious for sure. My grand mother first make tamarind water and mix spice powders and salt to this tamarind water. Mix everything and taste it for right ratio.

Right ratio means, no one single ingredient dominates. That is, you do not get more tanginess or more spicy in the mixture. Both tamarind and spice mix together to give a good taste.

A simple seasoning with Thalippu Vadagam gives the curry a unique flavor. But otherwise, we make a simple seasoning with few fenugreek seeds and fennel seeds.

Anchovy fish fries are famous but I prefer a healthier recipe made out of this nutritious fish. That is, with less oil. So, I prefer making curry over crispy or oily fries. This simple fish curry is made with few ingredients and tastes yummy.

Ingredients and Substitutions

1. Anchovy – I made this fish curry with anchovy fish. This may be prepared with any kind of fish.
2. Onion and Shallots – I used one small onion and few shallots. But we use only shallots or only onion.
3. Tomato – Instead of using only tamarind, one small tomato will balance the taste of the curry.
4. Chili Powder – Use chili powder for spiciness. We may use chili powder and pepper powder also.
5. Coriander Powder – Coriander powder will give a nice thick consistency to the curry and also balances the spiciness.
6. Salt – Salt is used for seasoning.
7. Garlic – Garlic when sautéed with onion will give a nice aroma and taste. But this is purely optional.

How to make Anchovy Fish Curry?

Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add 2 table spoons of gingelly (preferred) oil. Add thalippu vadagam or fenugreek and fennel seeds. Let it fry for a second.

Now add chopped onion, shallots and garlic cloves. Sauté till golden. Then add chopped tomato. Sauté till mushy.

Then add chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix for a second.

Then add tamarind water. Let this mixture boils for 10 minutes in low flame.

Then add the washed anchovies (fish of your choice) and let it boil. Put the flame in low and let the fish cooks in the curry so as the fish is not breaking.

Switch off the flame once the fish gets cooked. Prepare fish curries at least 2 hours before your meal so as the fish and curry tastes amazing.

Recipe Card

Fish Curry

Author:Selvi Senthil NathanCooking Method:Simmering, Slow CookingCuisine:IndianCourses:Main Course

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Pin RecipeOne Pot Fish Curry

Prep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 minsDifficulty:IntermediateServings:4Calories:463Best Season:Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Scale

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Main Ingredients

• 250 grams Anchovy (cleaned and washed)

• 1 number Onion (small)

• 5 numbers Shallots (optional)

• 5 numbers Garlic Cloves (peeled)

• 1 number Tomato

• 3 teaspoons Chili Powderr (as per taste)

• 2 teaspoons Coriander Powder

• 200 ml Tamarind Water (small lemon sized tamarind soaked in water and extracted)

• 1 Sprig Curry leaves

• 1 teaspoon Salt (as per taste)

Instructions

1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan. Add 2 table spoons of gingelly (preferred) oil. Add thalippu vadagam or fenugreek and fennel seeds. Let it fry for a second.

2. Now add chopped onion, shallots and garlic cloves. Sauté till golden. Then add chopped tomato. Sauté till mushy.

3. Then add chili powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix for a second.

4. Then add tamarind water. Let this mixture boils for 10 minutes in low flame.

5. Then add the washed anchovies (fish of your choice) and let it boil. Put the flame in low and let the fish cooks in the curry so as the fish is not breaking.

6. Switch off the flame once the fish gets cooked. Prepare fish curries at least 2 hours before your meal so as the fish and curry tastes amazing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 463kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.3g30%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%

Cholesterol 22mg8%

Potassium 2451mg71%

Total Carbohydrate 71.8g24%

Dietary Fiber 28.3g114%

Sugars 11.9g

Protein 23.8g48%

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Calcium 323 mg

Iron 14 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Nutrition values are approximate.