Name: Kottayam Fish Curry – Kerala Style with Kudampuli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 g fish (seer, kingfish, or sardines); 1 onion (sliced); 1 tomato (chopped); 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp fenugreek seeds; 2 pieces kudampuli (soaked in water); 2 tbsp coconut oil; Curry leaves; Salt to taste

Kottayam Fish Curry – Kerala Style with Kudampuli

Kottayam Fish Curry – Kerala Style with Kudampuli

Kottayam Fish Curry is a traditional Kerala-style curry made with kudampuli (black kokum), giving it a tangy flavor. A signature dish from Kottayam.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Kerla, South Indian

Calories: 340

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

500 g fish seer, kingfish, or sardines
1 onion sliced
1 tomato chopped
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
2 pieces kudampuli soaked in water
2 tbsp coconut oil
Curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method

Instructions:

Heat coconut oil, add fenugreek seeds, onions, curry leaves.
Add ginger-garlic paste, sauté 1 minute.
Mix in chili powder, turmeric, and tomato. Cook until oil separates.
Add kudampuli water and 2 cups water. Boil.
Add fish pieces, simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Finish with curry leaves and coconut oil drizzle.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

Best with Kerala matta rice or steamed rice.
Can be served with tapioca (kappa).
Tastes great with appam.