Malvani Fish Curry Recipe - Delicious And Spicy Fish Curry

Step 1: To begin making the Malvani Fish Curry Recipe, we will first wash the king fish well with water, drain the water completely

Step 2: Add in red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt to taste and lemon juice

Step 3: Give it a mix and marinate the fish for at least 30 minutes

Step 4: To make the Malvani MasalaHeat a saucepan, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel, cloves, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, star anise and black peppercorns for at least 5 minutes, until it is well roasted

Step 5: Once done, grind all the roasted ingredients, along with dry red chillies, nutmeg to a smooth Malvani masala powder

Step 6: To make the Fish CurryHeat a kadai, drizzle mustard oil, allow the mustard seeds to splutter for few seconds

Step 7: Add in curry leaves

Step 8: Leave it to crackle, and then add in chopped ginger, garlic and onions and saute until the onions soften have turned to golden brown

Step 9: Add chopped tomatoes, sprinkle salt and turmeric and saute till the tomatoes turn slightly mushy

Step 10: Sprinkle the freshly prepared Malvani masala as well and saute for a minute

Step 11: Add in 1/2 cup of tamarind water and allow it to cook in the masala and with the tomatoes for 2 to 3 minutes

Step 12: Simmer the flame, add coconut milk and bring it to a boil

Step 13: Slowly add in the marinated fish pieces into the boiling curry, you can also add in any extra marinated masala that is left in the bowl as well

Step 14: Add a little water and adjust the consistency and add in salt o taste in the Malvani Fish Curry

Step 15: Give the Malvani Fish Curry a light stir

Step 16: Cover the bowl of a lid and simmer the Malvani fish curry for at least 10 minutes until the fish is completely cooked through

Step 17: Once the Malvani Fish Curry is done, turn off the heat

Step 18: Check the salt and spices and adjust accordingly

Step 19: Transfer the Malvani Fish Curry to a serving bowl and serve hot

Step 20: Serve the Malvani Fish Curry Recipe along with some Steamed rice, Fish Fry, Pickled onions by the side to make a delicious lunch or dinner

Step 21: It also makes a perfect weekend lunch or weekend dinner idea