Murungakka Meen Curry / Drumstick Fish curry

Drumstick Mackerel Fish Curry

To all the fish lovers in Kerala, here's something to tickle your senses - fish curry with drumstick. The unique taste of hardy bold drumsticks when it gets mellowed in the fish curry, it gives out a a rich taste to slurp through it.

When I was young, I hated this addon, but now I never leave these lovely drum sticks dipped in the rich fish curry. I hope you'll try this out. 

Ingredients to make drumstick fish curry:-

• Fish - 250 gm
• Drumstick - 2 medium
• Small onion chopped - 1/2 cup
• Ginger and garlic finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp
• Green chili chopped - 2
• Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Thin coconut milk - 2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Curry leaves
• Mustard 

Method - Step by step approach to yummy Meen Curry with Drumstick

1. Clean and cut the fish into medium pieces.
2. Crush ginger , garlic and green chilies ,
3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds
4. Add chopped onions, and toss it well for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add ginger,garlic and green chilies,stir them till the raw smell goes away or till turns brown.
6. Make a paste of chili powder, coriander and turmeric powder, adding a little water
7. Add this mixture to the pan
8. Add diced drumstick and toss it well for a minute or two.
9. Pour thin coconut milk, mix it well and now you can add fish pieces.
10. Cook it covered in slow flame for 15 - 20 minutes.Add curry leaves and remove from heat.

Serve warm with boiled rice to enjoy at it's best.

I take classes in Bangalore for how to make kerala fish curry, check this link for more details Kerala Fish Curry Classes


Marina