Kerala Recipes

Meen Curry is a tangy, deeply flavoured Kerala fish curry made with kudampuli (Malabar tamarind) and coconut oil. Traditionally cooked in a clay pot, its bold sour-spicy profile is a defining taste of Kerala's coastal cuisine.

Meen Curry at a Glance CuisineKerala CountryIndia MealDinner CourseMain / Curry Food TypeNon-Vegetarian DifficultyMedium Preparation15 minutes Cooking25 minutes Total timeAbout 40 minutes Servings4 Suggested serving2 fish pieces with gravy Meen Curry Ingredients 500g fish (kingfish or pomfret), cleaned and cut; 10-12 pieces kudampuli (Malabar tamarind), soaked; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp coriander powder; a few curry leaves; 2 tbsp coconut oil; salt to taste; water as needed. How to Make Meen Curry Soak kudampuli in a little warm water for 15 minutes. Heat coconut oil in a clay pot or regular pot; add curry leaves and onion, sauté until sof…