Karavali Pomfret Curry
A coastal delight featuring pomfret fish cooked in a coconut-based curry with a medley of spices, capturing the essence of Mangalorean seafood cuisine.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 | Pomfret , medium-sized, cleaned and cut into pieces |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 | Tomato , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Fenugreek Seed |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Coriander Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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4 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 2 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Add grated ginger and garlic, and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- 4 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 In a separate pan, dry roast coriander seeds and cumin seeds until fragrant. Grind them into a fine powder.
- 7 Add the ground spice powder to the onion-tomato mixture and mix well.
- 8 Add tamarind pulp and coconut milk, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 9 Add the pomfret pieces to the curry and simmer on low heat for about 10-12 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- 10 Add slit green chilies and curry leaves, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- 11 Adjust salt to taste and remove from heat.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated coconut instead of coconut milk.