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Succulent Coconut Fish Curry

Succulent Coconut Fish Curry

Succulent Coconut Fish Curry combines tender fish fillets with a creamy coconut sauce infused with turmeric, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for a balanced, aromatic finish. It is a lighter curry option that still delivers depth and warmth, making it ideal for weeknight cooking when you want something comforting but not heavy.

Method

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  1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until they begin to pop.
  2. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and curry leaves. Cook until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in turmeric and chilli, then pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add fish pieces, season with salt, and cook gently until the fish is just tender.
  5. Simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken slightly without overcooking the fish.
  6. Finish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • Salt, to taste
  • 400ml Coconut Milk
  • 1 red chilli sliced
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • small handful Fresh coriander chopped, to finish
  • 8 Curry Leaves fresh
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 large Onion finely sliced
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 600g White Fish Fillets cut into chunks

Notes

Use firm white fish so the fillets hold their shape in the curry.
Adjust chilli to taste for a milder or hotter finish.
Serve with steamed rice or warm flatbreads.

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