Mangalorean Fish Curry

My Mum would go to the market every day to buy the best fish and sea food available. I wonder how she did that? I go once a week and have my husband to carry the bags for me. She would take the local bus to the market. This bus was jam packed during the peak hours. There was also a a huge bag to bring back the spoils. She would haggle with the fish wives who brought their daily catch to the market, an experience which both enjoyed. We never knew what delicious curry would be on the table when we came home for lunch. It was usually seafood during the week which we adored. Mangalorean Fish Curry is one of her easy recipes. In Mangalore, she made it with a local fish called ‘Mala” or Mullet in English. However, anyny fish can be used. In Kuala Lumpur, I can’t be choosy, so I use what we call Indian Salmon which is a very tasty fish.

Recently my daughter started making videos of my recipes. So you can watch it for the recipe. Enjoy and please share.

Mangalorean Fish Curry Video

The Recipe:

1 kg fish, wash and cut into medium pieces; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp salt to taste

The Masala: 1 tbsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp poppy seeds/khus khus; 1 tbsp garlic, chopped; 1 tbsp tamarind soaked in 1 tbsp water; 1/8 tsp cumin/jeera seeds; 1/8 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds; 1/8 tsp mustard seeds; 1 medium onion, cut into pieces; 1 tsp chilli powder ( can use more or less according to taste); 1 pinch turmeric/haldi; 1/4 cup water

I usually roast my dry ingredients before I store them. This is to increase the shelf life and prevent them from going bad.

Grind the masala ingredients with 1/4 cup water to a smooth paste. Keep ready

The Seasoning: 1 tbsp coconut oil; 3 sprigs curry leaves; 1 medium onion, sliced fine.

Heat oil in a pan . Add the curry leaves and onions. Stir fry till onions are golden brown. Keep warm till required.

Method: Add 1/2 cup water and the masala to a large pot and bring to the boil. Lower heat and add the fish gently with salt to taste. Cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes till done. Check with a skewer to see if cooked. Remove from heat. Swirl pot around gently and add seasoning. Mix together and serve hot with Rava Idlis.

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