GREEN FISH CURRY RECIPE, another most popular recipe of the East Indian Cuisine. Delicious and simple to prepare with ingredients readily available at home, Green Fish Curry tops the menu.
We make this Green fish curry on weekdays for lunch and usually have it with steamed rice or Rotis. Fish like Indian Salmon (Ravas), Kingfish, or any fish is good for this delicious green fish curry. For this recipe, I have used a slice of a big Rawas cut into 2″ cubes.
Not all East Indian recipes use Bottle masala, as is generally assumed. This Green Fish Curry recipe is a coconut-based curry with mild spices.
Fresh coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, cumin, and few whole spices render an awesome flavour to the gravy. We add tamarind to give this curry a slight tang. A hint of vinegar could also be added for that extra tangy flavour.
Let’s go through the ingredients for Green Masala Fish Curry Recipe
This is a coconut-based curry that has the freshness of green coriander leaves. The green colour of this fish curry comes from a generous bunch of coriander leaves that are added to make the masala paste.
Ingredients for the Fish Curry
- Coconut – We prefer to use freshly grated coconut for this Green Masala Fish Curry. Coconut milk is also fine, but then add it towards the end of the cooking.
- Coriander Leaves – Use half a bunch of fresh coriander leaves for this recipe. Add more coriander if you want a brighter green colour. You could also add a few mint leaves if required.
- Green Chillies – No red chillies or red chilli powder is used for this fish curry recipe. Therefore, add green chillies to suit your spice level.
- Ginger & Garlic – A few flakes of garlic and a small piece of ginger needs to be added to make the masala paste.
- Cumin Seeds – Add about a teaspoon of cumin seeds. You could also add some coriander seeds if you want. But I generally skip coriander seeds when I add coriander leaves.
- Tamarind – A lime-sized ball of tamarind may be soaked in warm water for a few minutes. Then squeeze the tamarind to extract the pulp. Use tamarind paste if you have it readily available.
Green Fish Curry Recipe – Step by step.
- Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric and keep aside till you get the green masala ready.
2. Heat oil in a vessel/Kadai and saute chopped onion till translucent. Add a few curry leaves too.
3. Grind coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, garlic, cumin seed, cloves, cinnamon, and pepper along with coconut and tamarind, into a smooth paste with a little water.
4. Once the onions are translucent, add the masala paste and fry for 1 – 2 minutes. Also, add tomato and slit green chillies. Add 2 to 3 cups of water to make the required gravy. When the gravy comes to a boil add the fish pieces and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes till the fish is cooked.
5. Green Curry Fish Recipe is done. Check for salt. Add more salt if required.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Green Fish Curry with steamed rice or rice Rotis.
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Green Fish Curry Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Slice of Rawas fish cut into cubes
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
For the masala paste
- ½ cup fresh grated coconut
- ½ cup fresh coriander leaves
- 5 – 6 green chillies
- 1 inch ginger
- 7 – 8 garlic flakes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- few whole spices (cinnamon, cloves & pepper)
- 1 lime size ball of tamarind
For the curry
- 2 – 3 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 2 cups water for the gravy add more if required.
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash the fish, add salt and turmeric and marinate for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Grind the ingredients for the masala to a fine paste.
- Heat oil in a vessel, add chopped onion and curry leaves. Saute till onions are translucent.
- Add the masala paste and fry for 1 – 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomato and green chillies.
- Add 2 cups water and bring the curry to a boil. Now add the fish and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes till the fish is cooked. Add salt if required.
- Green fish curry is ready. Serve with steamed rice or rotis.
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Wow, Simple and nice. I’m surely going to try this recipe.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Craig Rozario. Please try this recipe and let us have your valueable feedback.
nice recipe