Meen Kuzhambu | Fish Curry | Chettinad Style

Fish Curry
Fish
Non-Veg
Non-veg curry
Non-veg Thali
Lunch
Dinner
Side dish for Roti
Side dish for Idli, Dosa
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Meen or Fish Kuzhambu i s a traditional South Indian dish that tastes so delectable. It can be prepared fast & easily in just 20 minutes..! Here I am sharing my favorite MOM’s style of fish kuzhambu recipe….I love this a lot and tried it several times. It tastes truly divine..! In this recipe, I used a fish called “ Sankara meen “ ( Red Snapper ), but you can use all fish which we used to make gravy type..! Pomfret , shark, anchovies are also ideal. Usually for kuzhambu small fish varieties suit the best..!! A day old meen kuzhambu tastes very good as the curry will absorb all that masala. You’ll love the hot and tangy taste & It makes a good combo with idly, dosa, chapathi and of course rice..!! Check out this delicious mouthwatering recipe & treat your taste buds as it deserves.

Ingredients

Fish - ½ kg

Onion chopped - 1 cup

Tomato chopped - 1 ½ cup

Tamarind - small lemon size

Oil - 3 to 4 tbsp

Mustard - ¼ tsp

Urad dal - ¼ tsp

Cumin - ½ tsp

Fenugreek - 1 tsp

Curry leaves - 5 to 6

Garlic - 4 to 5 pods

Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp

Red chilly pwd - 2 tsp

Pepper pwd - ½ tsp

Coriander pwd - 1 tsp

Fresh cilantro leaves

Salt to taste

Instructions

1.

Clean and wash the fish in water.

2.

Chop onion and tomato into pieces.

3.

Extract the pulp from the tamarind and keep it aside.

4.

Heat oil in a pan.

5.

Add mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin, fenugreek and wait to splutter.

6.

Add curry leaves and onion.

7.

Fry onion till it turns golden brown color.

8.

Add garlic and saute for a minute.

9.

Add turmeric pwd, red chilly pwd, pepper pwd, coriander pwd and salt.

10.

Fry till it combines & oil separates.

11.

Add tomatoes and saute till it becomes soft.

12.

Add tamarind pulp and 1 or 2 cups of water.

13.

Cover the pan with a lid.

14.

Cook it in medium flame for 5 to 7 mins.

15.

When its done, the masala will be blended with the curry and will be in thick consistency.

16.

Add finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and mix well.

17.

Finally add Fish to the curry.

18.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or till Fish are cooked.

19.

Don’t overcook, as the fish tends to break. ( fish takes very less time to cook, as they’re naturally tender and contain very little connective tissue )

20.

Remove from flame.

21.

Enjoy hot & delicious Fish Curry with white rice & pappad combo..:)

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