Spicy Tamarind Fish Curry With Steamed Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Spicy Tamarind Fish Curry with Steamed Rice is the perfect Indian dinner recipe to satisfy your comfort food cravings. Infused with tangy tamarind and bold spices, this dish combines the rich flavors of Telangana cuisine with a hearty dose of protein. Kosher fish fillets are gently simmered in a fragrant curry base of onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and tamarind pulp, creating a mouthwatering sauce that pairs beautifully with fluffy steamed rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is both nourishing and delicious. Whether you're looking for a weekday dinner or something special to share, the flavors and textures of this dish make it an irresistible choice.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
• 100 g Tamarind Paste
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Orika Big Mustard Seeds
• 50 g Pluckk Organic Curry Leaves
• 250 g Organically Grown Sambhar Onion
• 100 g Garlic - Single Clove
• loose Ginger
• 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the fish fillets thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. 2. Soak tamarind pulp in warm water for 10 minutes, extract the juice, and discard the solids.
3. 3. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until they begin to splutter.
4. 4. Add curry leaves, finely chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until golden and fragrant.
5. 5. Stir in chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; cook until the tomatoes are soft and blended.
6. 6. Pour the tamarind juice into the pan and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes to develop the flavor.
7. 7. Carefully place the fish fillets into the curry and spoon some sauce over them.
8. 8. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 8-10 minutes until the fish is tender and infused with the spices.
9. 9. Meanwhile, rinse the rice thoroughly and cook it with water in a pot until fluffy and tender.
10. 10. Serve the spicy tamarind fish curry hot with the steamed rice on the side.