Name: Kerala Fish Curry – Meen Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 g firm fish (seer/king fish); 2 onions (sliced); 1 tomato (chopped); 2 green chilies; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; ½ cup grated coconut paste; 2 tbsp tamarind pulp; 2 tbsp coconut oil; Curry leaves; Salt to taste

Kerala Fish Curry – Meen Curry

Kerala Fish Curry – Meen Curry

Kerala Fish Curry, also called Meen Curry, is a tangy and spicy dish made with tamarind or kokum, coconut, and fiery spices. A traditional coastal favorite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings: 4

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Kerla, South Indian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Ingredients:

500 g firm fish seer/king fish
2 onions sliced
1 tomato chopped
2 green chilies
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
½ cup grated coconut paste
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tbsp coconut oil
Curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method

Instructions:

Heat coconut oil, sauté onions, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Add ginger-garlic paste, fry for 1 minute.
Add chili powder, turmeric, and tomatoes. Cook until oil separates.
Mix in coconut paste, tamarind pulp, and 2 cups water. Boil.
Add fish pieces, simmer gently for 10 minutes.
Garnish with curry leaves.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

Best served with Kerala red rice or steamed rice.
Goes well with appam or idiyappam.
Pairs with stir-fried vegetables.