Green Coconut Fish Curry
In this aromatic and comforting recipe, fragrant spices and creamy coconut meld together with succulent salmon to create a delightful dish that will transport your taste buds on a culinary journey. The essence of curry leaves, ginger, and garlic infuse the sauce with layers of flavor, while the gentle heat from green chillies and freshly ground black pepper harmonize perfectly with the richness of the coconut milk. Finished with a squeeze of zesty lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh coriander, this fish curry is a symphony of Indian-inspired flavors that promise a satisfying dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp brown mustard seeds
- 4 cloves
- 6 green cardamom
- 1 large piece cinnamon
- 1 small onion
- 5cm/2in piece fresh ginger
- 2 large garlic
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 300ml/10½fl oz coconut milk
- 2-4 green chillies
- , to taste salt
- 100ml/3½fl oz water
- 10 curry leaves
- ½-1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ¾ tsp garam masala
- 500g/1lb 2oz salmonwhite fish
- 2-3 tsp lemon juice
- 50g/2oz fresh coriander
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the mustard seeds, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick and stir fry for 20 seconds (be careful, the seeds might pop). Add half of the chopped onion and fry for 4â5 minutes until soft.
- Meanwhile, place the remaining onion, the ginger, garlic, ground coriander and 100ml/3½fl oz of the coconut milk into a blender or food processor and blend to a smooth purée.
- Add this mixture to pan along with the whole green chillies and salt, to taste. Cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 12â15 minutes, giving the pot an occasional stir.
- Add the remaining coconut milk, the water, the currry leaves, black pepper and garam masala and the fish and leave to cook undisturbed for about 3â5 minutes, until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
- To serve, stir in the lemon juice and coriander. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, then pour into bowls and serve with rice.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4-6
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