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An Easy Red Snapper (Chemballi Meen Curry) Recipe That You Must Try For a Flavourful and Authentic Meal With Family!

Looking to try an authentic fish curry this weekend? This yummy Chemballi Meen Curry recipe is the perfect dish that the entire family will enjoy. 

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Fish curry recipes are one of the best options when you’re craving something spicy and tangy to enjoy. From traditional Goan and Mangalorean fish curry recipes to popular Kerala-style fish dishes, you can find a wide variety of recipes for any occasion. 

Red Snapper or Chemballi Meen Curry is a popular Kerala-style recipe that is prepared with different spices and Garcinia Cambogia for that spicy and tangy taste. It’s an easy recipe that can be made in minutes anytime at home. This recipe is great for a satisfying meal and can be prepared for either lunch or dinner. This recipe is also excellent to make using other types of fish as well. Chemballi Meen curry is best served with steamed rice, appams, parotta, or bread of your choice. 

Try our easy Red Snapper recipe below to cook a hearty meal for the entire family to enjoy at home! 

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At Licious, all our seafood is sourced daily from government-approved local fishing boats and delivered fresh to your home in 24 hours! Our seafood is thoroughly cleaned and hygienically packed. 

So, order our Licious Red Snapper Steaks to make this easy Red Snapper recipe for a satisfying meal at home. 

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Red Snapper / Chemballi Meen or Fish Curry Step-by-step Guide To Make Red Snapper Fish Fry At Home | Red Snapper Fish Curry | Fish Curry Recipe (Indian Fish Masala)

Total Time: 35 mins

Prep time30 min
Cook time60 min
CuisineIndian
CourseMain Dish

Ingredients

Let’s cook

  1. Take a deep pan or kadhai and heat some oil. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add in the fenugreek seeds, red chillies, and curry leaves and stir.

  2. Add the sliced ginger and garlic and sauté for a few minutes. Add the sliced onions and cook till soft and translucent.

  3. In a small bowl, add the turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, chilli powder, and Fenugreek powder and mix with a little water into a thick paste. Keep aside.

  4. Add the sliced tomato and sauté till soft.

  5. Now, add the spice mix and stir until the raw smell disappears.

  6. Add the tamarind along with the water and sauté for a few minutes.

  7. Add a little water according to the consistency you prefer.

  8. Add salt and bring to a boil.

  9. Once the gravy comes to a rolling boil, add in the Red Snapper fish. Cover and cook.

  10. Remove the cover and drizzle a little coconut oil and curry leaves. Cover and cook again for a few minutes.

  11. Serve hot with rice or bread of your choice. Enjoy!

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