Seer Fish Curry

Kerala Seer Fish Curry

Price of seer fish has gone is beyond the reach of middle-class folks. Currently one kg of seer fish in Bangalore cost in the range of Rs 550 - 650. So, we usually end up buying sardines or mackerel or tuna or Barracuda. But today for a change we bought seer fish to serve few guest from Kerala.

So, for die-hard fans of kerala fish curry, here's the Kerala fish curry recipe. Try it out and let me know the feedback.

Ingredients to make  fish curry:-

·                     Fish - 250 gm

·                     Kudampuli – 1 small piece

·                     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 Kerala Meen Curry 

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 Kudampuli.

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.