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A delicious, creamy, spicy, and bright red in color, the Malvani Fish Curry is a perfect recipe for all spice lovers. Check out the recipe below for a hot, delectable Malvani fish recipe that will leave your taste buds tingling for more.

Malvani fish is a traditional dish originating from the malvan region of Maharashtra, India, known for its vibrant flavors and the use of seafood and locally available spices.

The malvani fish curry is usually prepared with fresh fish cooked in a spicy and tangy coconut-based gravy. Other common ingredients include coconut milk, tamarind or kokum, dried red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garlic, ginger and turmeric.

Malvani fish curry is known for its bold and complex flavor. It balances the heat from spices like red chilies with the tanginess of tamarind and the richness of coconut milk. The blend of spices creates a perfect balance that enhances the taste of fish.

The malvani fish curry is typically prepared by first marinating the fish in a mixture of spices and then cooking it in the flavorful coconut-based gravy. The gravy is simmered until the flavors meld together and the fish is cooked to perfection. It is often served hot with steamed rice, roti, or the roti done with rice-flour.

Video Recipe Of Malvani Fish Curry

Ingredients:

Marination Ingredients:

• Murrel Fish - 500 g
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 Tbsps.
• Salt - As Required Or 1 Tsp.
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp.
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp.
• Lemon Juice - 1/2 Tbsp.

Masala Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice - 2 Tbsps.
• Wet Coconut - 50 g Or 1/2 Cup
• Dry Red Chillies - 4
• Hot Water - As Required

Masala Ingredients:

• Coriander Seeds - 1 Tbsp
• Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4th Tsp.
• Shahi jeera - 1/2 Tsp.
• Clove -8
• Cardamom- 5
• Cinnamon- 1 Inch
• Black Pepper - 10
• Garlic Cloves - 15 to 20
• Tamarind - Small Lemon Size

Cooking Ingredients:

• Oil - 4 Tbsps.
• Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp.
• Bay Leaf - 1
• Onion - 1
• Salt - 1 Tsp.
• Green Chillies - 4
• Curry Leaves
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp.
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp.
• Tomatoes - 2 Big
• Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 Tbsp.

Preparation:

• Firstly clean the fish with salt, turmeric, and rice flour.
• Then marinate the fish with red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger garlic paste, and lemon juice, and mix well.
• Close and Rest for 20 Minutes
• In another bowl add basmati rice, wet coconut, dry red chillies, and add hot water till all the ingredients are soaked.
• Close and rest for 20 minutes
• Now prepare the malvani malasa by dry roasting the ingredients like coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, shahi jeera, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and black peppercorns on low flame till it releases the aroma.
• When it becomes cool add to blender along with garlic cloves and tamarind and blend to coarsely.
• Then add soaked basmati and coconut water and blend to a fine paste.
• Now prepare the malvani fish curry by adding oil, cumin seeds, bay leaves, and onions along with salt.
• Mix and saute till the onions turn translucent, then add green chilies, curry leaves, ginger garlic paste, and turmeric powder.
• Mix well and saute till it releases aroma.
• When it releases aroma add tomatoes and red chili powder and cook till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
• Now add the smoothly blended malavani masala along with water and mix well.
• Now add the marinated fish to the gravy and simmer until the flavors meld together and the fish is cooked to perfection.
• Finally, add coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed hot rice and enjoy.
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