KERALA TILAPIA (INDIAN CURRIED FISH)

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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.

Provided by dladkins

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced lengthwise
1 small onion, sliced lengthwise
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced lengthwise
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced lengthwise
4 tablespoons ground coriander
4 tablespoons ground turmeric
3 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
3 fresh curry leaves
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 (14 ounce) cans light coconut milk
4 tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
1 pinch ground cumin
1 pinch salt
3 pinches saffron
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 372.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Latoya Harrison-Wright
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This is my go-to recipe for tilapia. It's easy to make and always turns out great. The fish is flaky and moist, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Talking Butt
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dhanbir Yadav
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This dish was amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Ravneet Lal
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The tilapia was a bit bland, but the sauce was very flavorful. I would recommend using a different type of fish or adding more spices to the marinade.


Alretha Thomas
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Masego Lesejane
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Delicious and easy to make. The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!


Bfour The bat
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less tamarind paste if you don't like sour food.


Raja Shek
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The fish was flaky and moist, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Esther Kamara
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Abacousnac Nikil
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Very flavorful and easy to make. I used cod instead of tilapia and it turned out great. Will definitely make again!


javeed jami
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less chili peppers if you don't like spicy food.


Motheo Kgosiemang
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Delicious! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


David Ben
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This dish was very easy to make and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kwaku Appiah
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The fish was a bit dry, but the sauce was very tasty. I would recommend using a different type of fish or cooking it for a shorter amount of time.


antony karanja
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Amazing flavor! The coconut milk and spices really make this dish special. I served it with rice and it was a hit with the whole family.


Al Mamun Gaming
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This Kerala Tilapia curry is a great balance of flavors. The fish is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.