Nadan Meen Kari Recipe (Kerala Style Fish Curry)

Step 1: To prepare Nadan Meen Curry or Kerala Style Fish Curry, Clean the fish well and cut into pieces

Step 2: Add salt and turmeric powder to the fish and let it sit for 15 minutes

Step 3: Then wash the fish again well

Step 4: Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon red chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

Step 5: Rub it all over the fish, place them inside the fridge and leave it to marinade for 30 minutes to 1 hour

Step 6: Heat coconut oil in a clay pot

Step 7: When oil turns hot add mustard seeds and wait till it crackles

Step 8: Then add chopped shallots and sauté till onions turn pink

Step 9: Add ginger-garlic paste and cook till raw smell of the paste is gone

Step 10: Add tomato puree and cook until the puree turns thick and oil separates from the sides of the pan

Step 11: Mix all the spice powder with 1 tablespoon water into a thick paste

Step 12: Add this paste into the pan and cook for about 3 minutes

Step 13: Add 1 cup water and bring it to boil

Step 14: Add salt to taste and continue to boil for another 3 minutes

Step 15: Now add kodumpuli and boil for another 10 to 15 minutes until the curry turns a little thick

Step 16: Now add the marinated fish, reduce flame, cover and continue to cook on low flame for about 7 to 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked well

Step 17: Turn off flame

Step 18: Nadan meen kari is ready to be served with steamed rice