
Kerala Coconut Fish Curry
South Indian coconut curry with mustard-seed warmth and a sharp lime finish. Fish goes in last so it stays whole.
- Total
- 30 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- cod fillet20 oz
- basmati rice2 cup
- coconut milk2 cup
- tomato2 piece
- yellow onion2 piece
- baby spinach4 cup
- garlic8 clove
- fresh ginger4 tsp
- ground turmeric2 tsp
- ground coriander4 tsp
- chili powder2 tsp
- lime1¼ piece
- olive oil4 tbsp
- fresh cilantro12 sprig
- salt2 tsp
You'll need
pot · skillet
Method
Cook basmati according to package directions.
15 min · boil
Soften onion, garlic and ginger in oil without letting them colour.
6 min · saute
Add turmeric, coriander and chili and fry until fragrant.
2 min · saute
Add chopped tomato and cook until it collapses into the spices.
4 min · saute
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a bare simmer.
3 min · simmer
Lay the fish in whole and poach gently. Do not stir it.
7 min · simmer
Wilt in spinach, then add lime juice and cilantro off the heat.
2 min · rest
Serving suggestion
Stirring breaks the fish up — shake the pan instead if you need to move it.
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