Description
A spicy coconut milk-based fish curry from Alleppey, flavored with the sharp acidity of raw green mango (or dried mango).
Restaurants serving Alleppey Fish Curry
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Recipe
Ingredients
- White fish
- Green mango(or dried mango)
- Coconut milk
- Shallots
- Ginger
- Mustard seeds
- Fenugreek
- Curry leaves
- Red chili
- Coriander
- Turmeric
- Salt
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Season white fish with turmeric and salt; slice green mango thinly.
- Fry mustard seeds, fenugreek, curry leaves, ginger, and shallots in coconut oil in a pot.
- Add coriander, red chili, coconut milk, and mango; bring to boil, then add fish and simmer gently until cooked through.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Bittersweet fenugreek and refreshing mango acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tamarind (as a substitute for mango acidity)
Pairing
Indica rice、Appam
Trivia
[Trend] Alleppey in Kerala is a backwater region known as the 'Venice of the East'. This is one of South India's most luxurious regional dishes, combining fresh fish and garden mangoes.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Soak plenty of the mango-infused sauce into Appam (rice bread) and savor the sour-spicy flavor along with the fish meat!
Allergen
Seafood