Fish Curry (Light Coconut)

Make fish curry (light coconut) with measured ingredients and the step-by-step method below. This Coastal India recipe serves 3.

Approximate total time: 30 min.

Thedietco serving tip

For a balanced plate, add a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables and a suitable source of protein; adjust starchy portions to individual needs.

Portions are general suggestions. Discuss individual needs, allergies and relevant medical conditions with a qualified dietitian. Measurements: 1 cup is approximately 240 mL; ingredients are raw unless stated otherwise.

Illustrative serving; ingredients and appearance may differ. Photo: File:Meen curry (fish curry) from Kerala, traditionally prepared in earthern pot.jpg by Sandra Sivanandan · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Servings

3 servings

Cuisine

Indian · Coastal India

Ingredients

• Firm fish fillets 400 g
• Light coconut milk 3/4 cup
• Tomato 1 chopped
• Onion 1 small
• Ginger 1 tsp
• Garlic 2 cloves
• Curry leaves 8
• Oil 2 tsp
• Turmeric 1/4 tsp
• Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
• Water 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Pat fish dry and season lightly with turmeric and salt.
2. Sauté onion, ginger, garlic and curry leaves in oil until fragrant.
3. Add tomato, chilli, water and coconut milk; simmer 5 minutes.
4. Slide in fish and simmer gently 7–10 minutes until opaque and cooked through.