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Malvani Fish Curry

Name: Malvani Fish Curry
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 porcije
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 500 g fish steak cut into 2-inch pieces; 0,5 žličica turmeric powder; 1 žličica red chili powder; 0,5 žličica salt; 0,5 šalica fresh coconut grated; 4 kom dried red chili; 1 žlica coriander seed; 1 žličica cumin seed; 0,5 žličica black peppercorn; 2 kom clove; 3 češanj garlic clove; 15 g ginger chopped; 1 žlica tamarind paste; 0,25 šalica water; 2 žlica coconut oil; 1 kom onion finely chopped; 2 kom green chili slit lengthwise; 1 kom tomato chopped; 1,5 šalica water; 10 kom curry leaf; 2 žlica fresh coriander chopped

This Malvani fish curry features a rich, spicy coconut-based gravy, characteristic of the Konkan coast of Maharashtra. Fresh fish is simmered gently in a flavorful blend of spices, offering a taste of authentic Indian coastal cuisine. It's best served with steamed rice.

Izvorni recept autora Forkin

Ukupno vrijeme: 55 min
Porcije: 4
Težina: Srednje

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Priprema

Sastojci

500 gfish steak, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 žlicacoconut oil
1 komonion, finely chopped
2 komgreen chili, slit lengthwise
1 komtomato, chopped
1,5 šalicawater

fish marinade

0,5 žličicaturmeric powder
1 žličicared chili powder
0,5 žličicasalt

masala paste

0,5 šalicafresh coconut, grated
4 komdried red chili
1 žlicacoriander seed
1 žličicacumin seed
0,5 žličicablack peppercorn
2 komclove
3 češanjgarlic clove
15 gginger, chopped
1 žlicatamarind paste
0,25 šalicawater

garnish

10 komcurry leaf
2 žlicafresh coriander, chopped

Oprema

blender · large pot · mixing bowl · kadai

Postupak

Korak po korak

1
Wash the fish pieces thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Ensure fish is very dry for better marinade absorption.
2
In a bowl, combine the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
Oko 1 min
3
Gently mix to coat the fish evenly, then set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Oko 15 min
Napomena kuhara: Marinating allows the flavors to penetrate the fish.
4
For the masala paste, combine grated fresh coconut, dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, garlic cloves, ginger, and tamarind paste in a blender.
Oko 3 min
5
Add water and blend to a smooth, fine paste, adding a little more water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: A smooth paste is key for a creamy curry.
6
Heat coconut oil in a large pot or kadai over medium heat.
Oko 1 min
7
Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: Don't rush this step; properly cooked onions add sweetness.
8
Stir in the green chilies and chopped tomato, cooking until the tomatoes soften and release their juices, about 3-4 minutes.
Oko 4 min
9
Add the prepared masala paste to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raw smell disappears and the oil starts to separate from the paste.
Oko 7 min
Napomena kuhara: This step is crucial for developing the curry's deep flavor.
10
Pour in the water and bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.
Oko 3 min
11
Carefully slide the marinated fish pieces into the simmering gravy.
Oko 1 min
Napomena kuhara: Handle the fish gently to prevent it from breaking.
12
Cover the pot and let the curry simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
Oko 10 min
Napomena kuhara: Avoid overcooking the fish to keep it tender.
13
Garnish with curry leaves and fresh coriander.
Oko 1 min
14
Serve the Malvani Fish Curry hot with steamed rice or chapati.

Pravilno čuvanje

Čuvanje

Store leftover Malvani Fish Curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Podgrijavanje

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if the gravy is too thick.