During
my trip to India in May, I had the opportunity to rediscover some of my old
favourites. One of which is, Travancore coconut fish curry – the combination
of coconut, fish, the subtle hint of spice and the echo of dried Garcinia Cambogia
(kudam puli), is a treat for all seafood enthusiasts.
Traditionally
made in a clay pot known as a meen chatti (fish pot), adds to the flavour of
the curry. If you do not have this, you can always make it in a saucepan.
Ingredients
500g King Fish (or any firm fish)1 ½ tablespoon of coconut oil
14 curry leaves
½ cup of desiccated coconut
3 green chillies
2 pieces of Garcinia Cambogia (kudam puli)
Method
1. First cut the fish into small pieces - marinate it with ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder and a pinch of salt.
2. Take the two pieces of puli and soak it in hot water. Wash it till
the water runs clear.
3. In a blender - add the desiccated coconut, 1 green chili, ginger
and garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Pulse it until it is
blended.
4. To start heat the coconut oil and put the mustard seeds into the
oil.
5. Once the mustard seeds pop, add the curry leaves and the
shallots.
6. Sweat the shallots till it is slightly brown, after this stage you
need to add the coconut mixture.
7. Pour ¾ cup of water and add the
pieces puli into the sauce, let this boil for couple of minutes.
8. Now add the pieces of fish.
9. Once this is done, you need to make sure that you do not stir it with a spoon. Although it is a firm fish, it can still crumble.
10. Let it simmer for 8-9
minutes – occasionally take swirl the saucepan/ clay pot,
rather than stirring it.
That’s it... Serve it with basmati rice.
Alternative:
- You can also use prawns or pomfret for this recipe.
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