Coconut Fish Curry With Jeera Rice Recipe

Indian cuisine · 336 calories

Coconut Fish Curry with Jeera Rice recipe

About this recipe

Coconut Fish Curry with Jeera Rice is the perfect blend of taste and nutrition, ideal for a comforting Indian dinner. Fresh fish fillets are simmered in a creamy coconut milk base infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, coriander, and cumin. The curry is paired with fluffy jeera rice, lightly fried with cumin seeds for a fragrant finish. Packed with protein and essential nutrients, this meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special treat. Simple to prepare, it combines the richness of South Indian flavors with a well-balanced nutritional profile, ensuring both satisfaction and health in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
  • 250 ml Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • - Onion-250 Gms
  • 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
  • 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
  • loose Ginger
  • medium Chilli Green Long
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli Powder
  • 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • 1 kg Rice
  • 500 ml Oil (For Frying)
  • 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

  1. 1. Wash and pat dry the fish fillets, ensuring excess moisture is removed.
  2. 2. Chop onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and green chilies into fine pieces.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, letting them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  4. 4. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, stirring frequently.
  5. 5. Mix in garlic, ginger, and green chilies, cooking for another minute to release aroma.
  6. 6. Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cooking until the tomatoes break down into a paste.
  7. 7. Pour in coconut milk, stir well, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  8. 8. Place the fish fillets into the curry, ensuring they are coated, and cook for 10 minutes.
  9. 9. Adjust salt to taste and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
  10. 10. Prepare jeera rice by lightly frying cooked rice with cumin seeds for added aroma.
  11. 11. Garnish the curry with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
  12. 12. Serve the steaming curry alongside jeera rice for a complete meal.