Kerala Tilapia (Indian Curried Fish)

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Kerala Tilapia (Indian Curried Fish)
This tilapia is a flavorful play of slightly sweet, sour, and savory tastes that will warm you from the inside out. Adjust the heat by adding Indian spicy pickle and/or cayenne pepper powder. Serve over basmati rice with peas and add spicy Indian pickle and additional saffron.
prep:
20 mins
cook:
25 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 bowls
Kerala Tilapia (Indian Curried Fish)

Ingredients

8
Original recipe yields 8 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Heat vegetable oil over medium-low heat in a large, deep, non-stick pan. Add garlic, onion, jalapeno, and ginger; cook and stir until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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  • Stir in coriander, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, mustard seeds, and curry leaves to the mixture. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar and salt; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

  • Pour coconut milk into the mixture. Bring to a simmer and heat until warm.

  • Season tilapia with cumin and 1 pinch salt. Add tilapia to the simmering coconut milk mixture. Continue to let simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in saffron; let simmer 3 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute lemon juice for vinegar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
211 calories; protein 14g; carbohydrates 9.1g; fat 13g; cholesterol 20.5mg; sodium 372.3mg. Full Nutrition
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