The perfect Indian Fish Curry Recipe which is easy to make but so delicious.
Basic onion tomatoes masala is the base of curry, topped with fried fish; served rice on the side. It’s one of my favourite ways to make fish curry.
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Fish is an amazing protein source. With rice this is a perfect wholesome meal. Adjust the spices as per your preference and taste.
Use any white fish in this recipe to replace pomfret.
Directions to make Indian Fish Curry-
Easy to make Indian Fish Curry for a beginner.
- 1/2 Kg Pomfret
- Salt as per taste
- 1/2 tsp tumeric powder
- 4-5 tbsp Cooking oil
- 2 Red onions chopped
- 3 Tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp jeera cumin seeds
- 1 tsp rai mustard seeds
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp tumeric powder extra for masala
- 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- Oil for frying fish
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Clean the fish and pat dry. Add salt & tumeric powder. Coat well and keep it side for 30 mins.
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In a pan heat oil and add onions. Sauce till little brown.
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Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook till they are soft and mushy.
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Take out and put in a blending jar. Make a fine paste. Keep aside.
* pls make sure that the masala has cooled down.
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Now in the same pants add more oil. Add jeera and rai. Cook for 10 seconds till they flutter.
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Now add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 30 sec till its cooked.
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Now add red chilli powder, tumeric powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well.
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Add the blended masala. Cook for another 10 mins. Maybe add some water to adjust the consistency.
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In the meanwhile heat oil and fry the fish. Around 2 mins each side. * make sure the oil is well heated otherwise the fish will not fry properly.
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I have served this with rice on the bottom. Masala on the rice And then the fried fish with some onion rings.
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Enjoy your meal!
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The idea to fry fish is to crisp it up. If you don’t want to fry simply bake the fish in oven. Wrap the fish in a foil and bake at 180°C for 10-12 mins. Or you could also chop the fish and add to the curry.
Do all these steps at the end when you are ready to serve!
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