Indian Fish Curry

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This Indian fish curry is a very spicy dish. The recipe was inspired by a Bengali fish recipe my mother used to make in India.

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Fish fillet topped with tomato and herb sauce over rice garnished with fresh herbs in a grey bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

  • 4 white fish fillets

  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

  • 5 cashew halves

  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ cup chopped tomato

  • ¼ cup vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Indian Fish Curry ingredients in glass bowls on a white counter

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  2. Mix 2 tablespoons oil, mustard, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a shallow glass bowl.

    Oil, mustard, black pepper, and salt in a white bowl

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  3. Add fish and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Fish fillets coated with marinade on a platter

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  4. While the fish is marinating, combine onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a blender or food processor; pulse until mixture forms a paste.

    Onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a food processor

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  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  6. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add cashew paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.

    Onion, garlic, ginger, and cashews in a pan on a burner

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  7. Add cayenne pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, coriander, sugar, and turmeric to the cashew paste in the skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Stir in tomato and broth.

    Chopped tomatoes with broth and herbs in a pan on a burner

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  8. Remove fish from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade. Arrange fish in a baking dish and pour sauce over top.

    Fish fillets topped with tomato and herb sauce in a green baking dish

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  9. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

    Baked fish fillets topped with tomato and herb sauce in a green baking dish

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Recipe Tips

You can use frozen fish fillets for this recipe, just thaw them before use.

If you prefer a less spicy dish, don't use as much cayenne pepper.

391 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

338 Calories
14g Fat
12g Carbs
42g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 338
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 2715mg 118%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 42g 83%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 940mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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