Meen Kuzhambu is a fish curry dish that originated in the South Indian region. The reason for its popularity is a subtle bit of different in how it is prepared compared to the northern parts of the country. The spices feature more prominently and give this dish a new flavor profile compared to some fo the other names from that region. A dish that will surely leave you wanting more, it takes very little time to prepare as well.
Health benefits:
- All kinds of fish contain high quality protein, iodine, vitamins and several minerals.
- Fish have been known to help people with diseases like Alzheimer’s and Epilepsy.
Ingredients
tbsp of oil: 3
mustard seeds / kaduku: 1 tsp
chopped finely Shallots: 5
medium size chopped finely tomatoes: 1
A handful curry leaves
salt to taste
a small lemon size tamarind
grated coconut: 1 cup
dry red chilies: 10
Coriander seeds: 2 tbsp
cumin seeds: 1 tsp
How To Make Meen Kuzhambu
- Before cooking the main dish, soak some tamarind in the water and squeeze to remove the entire pulp.
- This will save you time and efforts later on.
- Strain the tamarind and set it aside.
- Roast the dry red chilies, coriander seeds and cumin seeds together.
- Mix in some oil and water and grind them well enough o create a fine paste.
- Add some coconut and shallots to increase the consistency and texture of the dish.
- Mix in all the masalas and add the tamarind juice.
- Mix them well for about 10 minutes.
- Keep mixing them well enough to create a consistent paste.
- Heat some oil in a separate dish and add the mustard seeds.
- Bring them to a sizzle and add some shallots, tomatoes and curry leaves.
- Add some salt to them and let them cook for around 2 or so minutes.
- Add these in the masala paste created before.
- Mix these two together well.
- Add water to balance their consistency.
- Cover and simmer it until the oil disappears.
- Now add some fish pieces and cook until the fish is completely cooked.
- Garnish the fish with some cumin seeds.
- Serve hot with some boiled rice.
Trivia:
The Whale shark is the largest species of fish anywhere in the world.