Fish In Coconut Gravy Recipe

Name: Fish In Coconut Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg butterfish (or Pomfret or your choice of skinless white fish); 2 large tomatoes; 1 inch cinnamon stick (optional); 2 cardamom pods (optional); 10 whole red chilies; 5 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 5 green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 1 inch piece ginger, chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon salt

Servings: persons

1 kg butterfish (or Pomfret or your choice of skinless white fish)
2 large tomatoes
1 inch cinnamon stick (optional)
2 cardamom pods (optional)
10 whole red chilies
5 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
5 green chilies, slit lengthwise
1 cup coconut milk
3 teaspoons lemon juice
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 inch piece ginger, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon salt

1
Julienne the onion. Keep aside.
2
Clean the fish, remove the skin, and cut into 1 inch pieces.
3
Pour the oil into the pan. Heat on medium.
4
Saute the onion and green chilies for five minutes.
5
Meanwhile, crush the red chili with garlic with a mortar and pestle.
6
Add the crushed chili, garlic, and ginger.
7
Fry for ~3 minutes. Meanwhile, add turmeric, cardamom, and cinnamon stick (if desired).
8
Once the smell of chili emanates, add the coconut milk. Bring to a simmer.
9
Meanwhile, remove the curry leaves from stems, and add both.
10
Dice the tomatoes, reserving 3 slices for garnish. Keep aside.
11
Upon reaching a full simmer, add the fish and salt.
12
When the fish is nearly well cooked, add the diced tomato. Cook for 5 minutes more.
13
Add the lemon juice. Remove the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and curry leaf stems.
14
Transfer to serving dish. Cover.
15
Briefly pan fry 3 tomato slices for garnish.
16
Garnish with tomato slices.
17
Serve with rice.

2175

kcal

Calories

212

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg butterfish (or Pomfret or your choice of skinless white fish), 2 large tomatoes, 1 inch cinnamon stick (optional), 2 cardamom pods (optional), and more.

Yes, Fish In Coconut Gravy falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish In Coconut Gravy

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