Chettinad Fish Curry

Last Updated on March 4, 2019

Chettinad cuisine is known for its unique flavor. It is spicy, flavorful and aromatic. Chettinad Non-vegetarian dishes are very famous. I made this chettinad fish Curry for a special lunch and it was a super hit. I made this Fish Curry along with Nethili Fish Fry. We roast spices and grind them to a special masala. This special masala gives a wonderful aroma to the gravy. Fish curry tastes better the next day. If you have clay pot, try cooking this Chettinad Fish curry in it. Follow Step by Step procedure with Pictures below.

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Chettinad Fish Curry

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

Chettinad Fish Curry is spicy, flavorful and aromatic gravy which taste so wonderful.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chettinad fish curry, meen kulambu, meen kuzhambu

Servings: 4

Calories: 356 kcal

Ingredients

• 250 Grams Fish cut into pieces
• 12 Shallots
• 2 Tomatoes
• 6 Cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Red chilli powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• Salt – as required
• Tamarind – size of a lemon
• 2 tsp Fennel
• 1 tsp Peppercorns
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1/4 cup Sesame oil
• Curry leaves – few

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Clean the fish well.

   
   

2. Soak the tamarind in ¼ cup of water.

   
   

3. In a pan, add oil. Add 1 tsp of fennel, peppercorns. Let those splutter.

   
   

4. Add garlic, shallots. Cook till it shallots turns soft.

   
   

5. Now Add tomatoes and cook till mushy

   
   

6. Add grated coconut and switch off the flame.

   
   

7. Cool and grind it to a fine paste adding little water.

Method:

1. Add Oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Let those splutter.

   
   

2. Now Add curry leaves.

   
   

3. Add ground masala paste , red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.

   
   

4. Mix well. cook for 2 mins.

   
   

5. Now add tamarind juice and 1 cup of water.

   
   

6. Let it simmer for 15 mins.

   
   

7. Now add fish pieces and cook for 5 – 7 mins.

   
   

8. Serve with Steamed rice.

Step by Step Procedure with Pictures :

1. Keep your ingredients Ready!
2. In a pan, add oil. Add 1 tsp of fennel, peppercorns. Let those splutter.
3. Now add garlic, shallots. Cook till shallots turns soft.
4. Add tomatoes and cook till mushy
5. Now add coconut and switch off the flame.
6. Add Oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Let those splutter.
7. Now add curry leaves.
8. Add ground masala paste , red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well. cook for 2 mins.
9. Now add tamarind juice and 1 cup of water.
10.  Let it simmer for 15 mins.
11. Add fish pieces and cook for 5 – 7 mins.
12. Serve with Steamed rice.

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