Tamarind Sauce Fish Curry

Name: Tamarind Sauce Fish Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon red chile powder; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 2 pounds white carp, cut into large chunks; 0.25 cup tamarind pulp; 1 cup warm water; 0.25 cup oil; 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 large onion, minced; 1.5 tablespoons garlic paste; 2 tablespoons red chile powder; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 1 pinch salt to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), or to taste

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Indian-style, tangy tamarind fish curry. This is the famous chepala pulusu dish from Andhra.

Recipe by Sushama

Updated on September 15, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

Marinade:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red chile powder
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 pounds white carp, cut into large chunks

Curry:

¼ cup tamarind pulp
1 cup warm water
¼ cup oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion, minced
1 ½ tablespoons garlic paste
2 tablespoons red chile powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 pinch salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), or to taste

Directions

Make marinade: Mix together vegetable oil, chile powder, turmeric, and salt in a large bowl until combined. Add fish; mix to thoroughly coat and allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
Make curry: Place tamarind pulp in a bowl and pour warm water over it. Squeeze tamarind to extract juice.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and stir for a few seconds. Add onion to cumin; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic paste and cook for 3 minutes.
Add fish, cover the skillet, and cook for 5 minutes. Add tamarind juice; bring to a boil. Turn fish over; do not over-stir.
Mix in chile powder, coriander, and salt. Cook over low heat until sauce thickens and oil separates, about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

Tips

Tilapia can be substituted for carp, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

360	Calories
21g	Fat
13g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 360
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 856mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 7mg	34%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 704mg	15%

* 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.