How to Make Tamarind Sauce Fish Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tamarind Sauce Fish Curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is popular in South Asian cuisine. This dish features tender pieces of fish cooked in a rich and tangy tamarind sauce, which gives it a unique and satisfying flavor. The combination of savory and tangy flavors in this dish makes it a favorite among fish lovers and is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.

The key ingredient in this recipe is the tamarind sauce, which is made from tamarind pulp, and it gives the dish it...

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Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 856mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 704mg