Name: South Indian Fish Curry with Chickpeas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb fish fillets, cut into chunks; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of ginger, grated; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 2 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp oil; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

South Indian Fish Curry with Chickpeas Recipe

Milly Westcott Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make South Indian Fish Curry with Chickpeas

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb fish fillets, cut into chunks
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add fenugreek seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
Add coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Gently place the fish fillets into the pan, making sure they are submerged in the sauce. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with steamed rice or fresh bread.

Nutrition

Calories : 280kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 4g
Cholesterol : 70mg
Sodium : 500mg
Total Carbohydrates : 16g
Dietary Fiber : 5g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 28g

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