Andhra Fish Curry
Chepala Pulusu — fish simmered in a tamarind-forward gravy thickened with onions and red chillies, with mustard and fenugreek tempering.
Cuisines
Andhra
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Andhra Fish Curry
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Fish , preferably Rohu or Kingfish |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 cup | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 cup | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 tablespoons | Red chili powder |
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1 tablespoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Fenugreek powder |
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1 cup | Tamarind , extract |
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2 cups | Water |
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Salt | To taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the fish pieces and marinate them with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Set aside.
- 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- 4 Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- 6 Mix in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and fenugreek powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 7 Add the tamarind extract and water. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8 Add salt to taste and gently place the marinated fish pieces into the curry.
- 9 Cover and cook on a low flame for about 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a few curry leaves while sautéing the onions.