Meen Puyaba

Meen Puyaba

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

300 grams fresh fish fillets
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 dried red chilies
10 curry leaves
1 cup tamarind juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add fenugreek seeds, dried red chilies, and curry leaves. Sauté for a minute.
  4. 4 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft.
  6. 6 Pour in the tamarind juice and bring to a boil.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  9. 9 Gently place the fish fillets into the curry and cook for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the fish with a little salt and turmeric before cooking.