Kerala Style Fish Curry (Meen Curry)

Ingredients

• 500 g Fish (Cut into pieces)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (Finely chopped or crushed)
• 3 Green Chilies (Slit)
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Chili Powder
• 0.25 tsp Asafoetida
• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil (For tempering and cooking)
• Salt (To taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat coconut oil in a pan or traditional clay pot (manchatti).

2. 2

   Add the chopped ginger and slit green chilies to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the turmeric powder, chili powder (1 tbsp), and a pinch of asafoetida.

4. 4

   Cook the spices for a minute until the raw smell disappears and the color changes.

5. 5

   Add the fish pieces to the masala mixture.

6. 6

   Add water as needed for the gravy and salt to taste. Cover and cook until the fish is tender and the curry has thickened.

Notes

The recipe is a traditional Kerala preparation often served with steamed rice. The use of coconut oil is essential for the authentic flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• fish curry
• meen curry
• kerala food
• seafood
• spicy
• lunch
• indian