Zesty Indian Tamarind Fish Curry

Name: Zesty Indian Tamarind Fish Curry
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g fish fillets; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; Salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 cup water; 100g tamarind pulp; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 10-12 curry leaves; 2 green chilies; 1 onion; 2 tomatoes; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp coriander powder; Salt; 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Explosive flavors in every bite

Dive into the spiced fusion of succulent fish in a tangy tamarind and curry leaf sauce.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinade

500g fish fillets

cleaned and cut into chunks

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Salt

to taste

1 tbsp oil

For the Tamarind Sauce

1 cup water

100g tamarind pulp

soaked and strained

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds

10-12 curry leaves

2 green chilies

slit lengthwise

1 onion

finely chopped

2 tomatoes

pureed

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Salt

to taste

For Final Assembly

2 tbsp coriander leaves

chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Fish

Mix marinade

In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, salt, and oil.

Rub fish

Rub the mixture over the fish chunks.

Rest fish

Let it rest for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.

Preparing the Tamarind Sauce

Temper spices

Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds until they splutter.

Do not let the mustard seeds burn as it will impart a bitter taste.

Add spices

Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and green chilies.

Sauté aromatics

Stir in the onions and sauté until golden, then add ginger-garlic paste.

Gently sauteing the spices on low heat ensures their oils are released, enhancing the flavor.

Cooking Process

Sautéing the Base

Mix in the tomato puree and cook until oil separates.

Timing: 10 min. Heat: Medium heat.

Simmering the Sauce

Pour in the tamarind extract and bring to a gentle simmer.

Timing: 15 min. Heat: Low heat.

Adding Fish & Final Touch

Add marinated fish and cook until done, garnishing with coriander leaves.

Plating & Serving