A (Delicious) Introduction to Fish Curry
Whether you’re a fan of Indian food or not, there’s no denying that curry is one of the most fragrant, flavor-packed dishes out there. And while chicken and lamb curries are common, today we’re going to be focusing on fish curry. In particular, why coconut milk makes for the best fish curry, what kind of fish is best to use, and what to do if you don’t have curry leaves. Let’s get started!
What Fish is the Best to Use?
This is a difficult question because it really depends on your personal preferences. That being said, we would recommend using a white fish like cod, halibut, or sea bass. They tend to hold up well when cooked in curry without falling apart. However, feel free to experiment with different types of fish until you find one that you like best.
Why Coconut Milk?
Coconut milk makes for a richer, creamier curry than other kinds of milk (dairy or otherwise). It also happens to be a bit healthier than its counterparts—bonus! If you’re looking for a lighter dish, you could always try using light coconut milk instead of regular. Just know that your curry might not be as flavorful.
What if I Don’t Have Curry Leaves?
No problem! If you can’t find curry leaves at your local grocery store, they can easily be omitted from the recipe without ruining the dish. The leaves do add a bit of flavor and color, but they’re not essential.
Ingredients
1 lb fish (coconut, snapper or other whitefish)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb ginger, minced
1 green chili, sliced
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp tomato purée
Salt to taste
1 can coconut milk
Instructions;
1. Wash the fish and cut into bite-size pieces.
2. In a pan, heat oil add in curry leaves, mustard seeds and chillies
3. When the mustard seeds crackle, add in onions, cumin, ginger and garlic. Fry till onions are translucent.
4. Add turmeric powder and tomato purée.
5. Add salt and coconut milk. cook for a few minutes.
6. Add the fish pieces, turn off the heat and steam until cooked.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy!
We hope this has whetted your appetite for fish curry! As we mentioned before, there are lots of ways to customize this dish to fit your taste buds. So go ahead and experiment until you find a recipe that you love. Trust us—it’ll be worth it.
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