Meen Puyaba
A distinctive Pondicherry dish featuring grilled fish marinated in a unique blend of spices, inspired by French and Tamil influences.
Cuisines
Pondicherry
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Fish Fillet , fresh |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Fenugreek Seed |
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2 | Red Chili , dried |
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10 | Curry Leaf |
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1 cup | Tamarind juice |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 | Tomato , chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 3 Add fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
- 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
- 6 Pour in the tamarind juice and bring to a boil.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9 Gently place the fish fillets into the curry and cook for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, marinate the fish with a little salt and turmeric before cooking.