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 / Chettinadu Meen Kulambu in it. Follow Step by Step procedure with Pictures below.
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Chettinad Fish Curry
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:
- Clean the fish well.
- Soak the tamarind in ¼ cup of water.
- In a pan, add oil. Add 1 tsp of fennel, peppercorns. Let those splutter.
- Add garlic, shallots. Cook till it shallots turns soft.
- Now Add tomatoes and cook till mushy
- Add grated coconut and switch off the flame.
- Cool and grind it to a fine paste adding little water.
Method:
- Add Oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Let those splutter.
- Now Add curry leaves.
- Add ground masala paste , red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt.
- Mix well. cook for 2 mins.
- Now add tamarind juice and 1 cup of water.
- Let it simmer for 15 mins.
- Now add fish pieces and cook for 5 – 7 mins.
- Serve with Steamed rice.
Step by Step Procedure with Pictures :
- Keep your ingredients Ready!
- In a pan, add oil. Add 1 tsp of fennel, peppercorns. Let those splutter.
- Now add garlic, shallots. Cook till shallots turns soft.
- Add tomatoes and cook till mushy
- Now add coconut and switch off the flame.
- Add Oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek. Let those splutter.
- Now add curry leaves.
- Add ground masala paste , red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix well. cook for 2 mins.
- Now add tamarind juice and 1 cup of water.
- Let it simmer for 15 mins.
- Add fish pieces and cook for 5 – 7 mins.
- Serve with Steamed rice.
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This is so rich in flavors love it!
Looks delicious and I love the serving bowl <3