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Tamarind Coconut Milk Fish Curry

Tamarind Fish Curry by Ashley of MyHeartBeets.com

Tamarind Coconut Milk Fish Curry

4.94 from 15 reviews
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ pounds haddock or another mild white fish, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 serrano chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1- inch ginger chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon tamarind paste
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in saute pan and then add the mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the onion and serrano pepper.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown. Then add the garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.
  • Scoop everything from out of the pan and put it into a food processor or blender along with the water. Puree until smooth.
  • Pour this back into the pan over medium heat. Add the spices and mix well. Then add the fish and mix well.
  • Add the remaining coconut oil to the pan, cover with a lid and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  • Put the tamarind paste into a small bowl and then pour some of the hot liquid from the fish curry into the bowl to completely dissolve the paste. Add this back to the pan.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, garnish with cilantro and serve.
  • Note: this fish curry tastes better the next day.
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