Easy Fish Curry (Indian Style)

A community recipe by Divs

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Introduction

A very easy and superfast fish curry from North India, a recipe passed down in my family. You can use any freshwater or sea fish as long as it is firm and white. King fish, seer fish and cod are good options.

Ingredients

Serves: 2

Metric Cups

½ kilogram fish fillets (cut into thick slices)
2 onions (minced)
½ tablespoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon paprika (or chilli powder)
1 teaspoon turmeric (to taste)
250 millilitres natural yogurt
2 tablespoons mustard oil

1⅛ pounds fish fillets (cut into thick slices)
2 onions (minced)
½ tablespoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon paprika (or chilli powder)
1 teaspoon turmeric (to taste)
9 fluid ounces natural yogurt
2 tablespoons mustard oil

Method

Easy Fish Curry (Indian Style) is a community recipe submitted by Divs and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Heat the oil and add the fenugreek seeds, ensuring they don't get burnt

Add the minced onion and till light brown

Add yogurt and cook till the mixture is dry

Add the spices and cook for another 2 minutes

Add water to make a curry

Bring to a boil and add the fish

Cover and cook till opaque, approx. 10 minutes

Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves. The perfect accompaniment would be plain boiled rice

Heat the oil and add the fenugreek seeds, ensuring they don't get burnt

Add the minced onion and till light brown

Add yogurt and cook till the mixture is dry

Add the spices and cook for another 2 minutes