Fish Thali Recipe

About this recipe

Fish Thali is a wholesome and traditional Indian meal, featuring perfectly spiced fish curry, steamed rice, tangy rasam, crispy fried fish, and refreshing accompaniments like coconut chutney and salad. This hearty thali brings together the vibrant flavors of coastal India, perfect for a family lunch. Make family meals stress free with AnyFeast — a family meal planner built for Indian kitchens and busy schedules.

Ingredients

• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 1 Kg Pomfret Fish
• 200Ml Kara Coconut Milk Classic (200ml)
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 500 g Onion
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 200G Adrak Lasun Paste (200g)
• - Coriander Powder
• 50 g Black Pepper
• 100 g Jeera
• 1 kg Rice
• 100 g Tamarind
• 50G Green Chilies
• 200 g Fenugreek Seeds
• loose Ginger

Instructions

1. 1. Clean and wash the fish pieces thoroughly. Pat them dry and marinate with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Fry the marinated fish pieces on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. 3. In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. 4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
5. 5. Add coconut milk and 1 cup of water to the pan. Bring it to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes. Add the fried fish pieces and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. 6. Prepare steamed rice by washing and cooking 1.5 cups of rice with 3 cups of water until soft and fluffy.
7. 7. Make rasam by boiling tamarind water with chopped tomatoes, crushed garlic, curry leaves, black pepper, cumin, and a pinch of turmeric. Cook for 10 minutes.
8. 8. Serve the fish curry, steamed rice, rasam, and fried fish on a plate. Add accompaniments like coconut chutney, salad, and papad for a complete thali experience.