Kane Fish Curry

Kane Fish Curry

Kane Fish Curry

A coastal delicacy featuring ladyfish cooked in a spicy coconut-based gravy, seasoned with traditional spices.

Cuisines

Mangalorean

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Ladyfish 500 grams Ladyfish , cleaned and cut into pieces
Coconut 1 cup Coconut , grated
Coriander Seed 1 tablespoon Coriander Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Chili 5-6 Chili , dry red
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Tamarind 1 small Tamarind , soaked in water
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
salt Salt , to taste
water 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1 Grind the grated coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chilies, turmeric powder, and soaked tamarind into a smooth paste using a little water.
  2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
  3. 3 Add the ground masala paste and fry for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add water to the pan and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. 5 Add the kane fish pieces and green chilies to the pan.
  6. 6 Season with salt and simmer the curry on low heat until the fish is cooked and the flavors meld together, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. 7 Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

For enhanced flavor, allow the curry to rest for a few hours before serving.