There are so many iterations of fish curry, you might get lost figuring out which is the best to try first. This traditional fish curry recipe is made with whole paanch phoran seeds and gets a bit of a kick from red chilies.
STEP 1.Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and roast the dry red chiles, mustard, and cumin seeds until they begin to release their aroma.
STEP 2.Cool and grind to a fine powder in a spice grinder, blender, or by hand using a mortar and pestle.
STEP 3.Julia Hartbeck
STEP 4.Grind the toasted spice powder, tomatoes, turmeric, garam masala, and coconut into a smooth paste. Set aside.
STEP 5.Heat the oil in a wide heavy-bottomed pan and add the paanch phoran and curry leaves. When they stop spluttering, add the onion paste and fry until light brown.
STEP 6.Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
STEP 7.Add the tomato and spice paste and fry until the oil begins to separate from the masala.
STEP 8.Add 2 cups of hot water and the tamarind paste to the masala and mix well.
STEP 9.Bring the gravy to a boil and then simmer.
STEP 10.Gently add the fish to the gravy and cook until done.
STEP 11.Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with plain boiled rice.
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