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Fish Curry Kerala Style Without Coconut

Fish Curry Kerala Style Without Coconut

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g fish firm white fish, e.g., seer fish, kingfish, tilapia — cut into medium pieces
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 small onion — finely sliced
  • 1 tomato — chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste optional
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves optional
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder adjust per spice tolerance
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup water or as required
  • Juice of ½ lemon optional, for tang
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Sauté mustard, curry leaves, onion, and ginger-garlic.
  2. Add tomato and spices; cook until oil separates.
  3. Add water, then fish. Simmer until cooked.
  4. Finish with lemon juice and coriander.