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

Akshara Rani
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jezarah Styman
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The Kerala Tilapia was delicious! The curry sauce was rich and creamy, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SK Ashik Islam
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Jonathan McPeek
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


fatuum mohamed
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This dish was amazing! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


my tv
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The Kerala Tilapia was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still a good recipe. I would recommend adding more spices to the curry sauce.


Yancy Marquez
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This is the best tilapia recipe I've ever tried! The curry sauce is so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jeremiah Fox
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kenneth Moyer
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The Kerala Tilapia was delicious! The curry sauce was rich and creamy, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amgd badr
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


X dee Nation
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tagwa Ali
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This dish was amazing! The tilapia was cooked perfectly and the curry sauce was flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Grace Kairuthi
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The Kerala Tilapia was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Maria Pascoe
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I've never cooked tilapia before, but this recipe made it easy and delicious. The curry sauce was flavorful and the fish was flaky and moist. I'll definitely be making this again!


Hector Ramirez
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This Kerala Tilapia curry was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.