‘Eating fish is good for the soul!’, say Indians living in the coastal areas. The consumption of fish has also been praised for making the brain sharper. There are many other, reasons to include fish on our plate. The heavenly taste and aroma of Kerala-style fish curry with coconut milk and tamarind is one of them. Sweet and spicy in equal measure, the delicious Kerala fish curry with coconut milk has satiated innumerable Keralites and tourists of God’s Own Country. It can soothe the soul and delight our minds at the same time.
Origin of The Dish
Some might call this traditional recipe the best fish curry recipe with coconut milk. It was first found in Kerala as a fish dinner meal, which was served with hot rice. The recipe was made in coconut milk to add a thickness to the curry, as well as a sweet taste. The dish became so popular that it became a staple fish curry dish in Kerala, and then the whole of South India. Now, a lot of restaurants have brought this delectable South-Indian dish to the whole of India with minor changes.
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How do I make tangy coconut fish curry?
The recipe we have for you today is a sweet and tangy dish that is prepared using spices, coconut milk, tamarind, and fresh fish. The tamarind paste adds a tangy flavour to the dish. You can easily make this popular and delectable dish at home by following the fish curry with coconut milk and tamarind recipe and various tips below.
Ingredients
Let’s cook
Add coconut oil to a pan, along with sliced onions, ginger and garlic paste, green chillies, and spices. Cook for 3-4 minutes until onions turn golden-brown.
Now, add salt and kokum to the dish, along with coconut milk, to make a thick curry. Stir the curry properly, and then add fish steaks to it. Let the dish cook for another 20-25 minutes on low heat, until the fish absorbs all the flavour of the curry and is properly cooked.
Add curry leaves and cook for another 10 minutes. Your Kerala fish curry with coconut milk is ready to serve with steamed rice.
