Description
A rich seafood curry from coastal Kerala, stir-fry-simmering squid (Koonthal) with coconut and spices.
Restaurants serving Koonthal Fish Curry
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Squid
- Coconut milk
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves
- Red chili
- Coriander
- Black pepper
- Garam masala
- Turmeric
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Slice squid into rings, season with turmeric, red chili, and lemon juice.
- Heat coconut oil, fry mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, garlic, and extra ginger.
- Add coriander, black pepper, garam masala, and coconut milk; toss in squid and coat with sauce briefly so it doesn't toughen.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sharp black pepper stimulation and coconut sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Octopus (substitute for mollusk umami)
Pairing
White rice、White wine
Trivia
[Hardcore] 'Koonthal' means squid in Malayalam. Squid dishes are as abundant as fish near Kerala's backwaters; using extra ginger to erase seafood odor is the pro trick.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour the plump squid and rich coconut sauce over soft white rice and shovel it down boldly with a spoon!
Allergen
Seafood