Karimeen curry recipe | Kerala fish curry recipe | കരിമീൻ കറി
2014-11-22- Cuisine: Indian, Kerala, South Indian, കേരളം
- Course: Curry, കൂട്ടാന്
- Skill Level: Moderate
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- Yield: 250
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 25m
- Ready In: 40m
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Karimeen curry recipe | Kerala fish curry recipe
Karimeen curry is an authentic fish curry in Kerala. Pearl fish ( karimeen ) curry is a perfect combination with rice, chapati, idiyappam etc.
There are lots of health benefits for Pearl fish ( karimeen ) as it is low in fat and high in vitamins, proteins, calcium etc.
This fish curry is very simple and easy to make. For making this curry I used Gambooge ( Kudamppuli ), but can use mango pieces, tamarind or tomatoes for a sour taste. But it is a unique taste by using kudamppuli in fish curry.
Try this spicy fish curry and enjoy you meal!

Karimeen curry recipe | Kerala fish curry recipe | കരിമീൻ കറി
Ingredients
- Pearl spot (Karimeen) - 4 nos
- Green chilly - 4 nos (slits)
- Ginger - 1 pieces (chopped)
- Turmeric powder - 1/2tsp
- Red chilly Powder - 1tbsp
- Fenugreek seeds - 1/4tsp
- Small onion (shallots) - 5 nos (chopped)
- Kudampuli (gambooge) - 3 pieces
- Curry leaves - 2 springs
- Coconut oil - 3 tbsp
- Grated coconut - 3 cup
- Water - 4 cups
- Salt to taste
Method
Step 1
Clean and wash the fish ( Karimeen ) using lime juice and salt.
Step 2
Put the grated coconut in a blender and add 4 cups of water.
Step 3
Blend on high speed for 10 minutes until thick and creamy. Pour this through a strainer to get the coconut milk. Keep it aside.
Step 4
Take a clay pot and pour the coconut milk into the clay pot then add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, chopped ginger, green chilly, salt, and kudampuli. Then mix well with a spoon.
Step 5
Place the clay pot in the stove and allow it to boil for 10 minutes and stir occasionally.
Step 6
Now the gravy becomes thick, add the karimeen and cook in a low flame for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Heat a pan add 3 tsp of coconut oil and fenugreek seeds. When the fenugreek seed spulter add the sliced small onion, curry leaves and saute till it become light brown.
Step 8
Add this to the curry and mix well. Close the clay pot with a lid for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Switch off the flame.
Step 10
Tasty Karimeen curry is ready.
Step 11
Karimeen curry is served with cooked rice, chappathi, idiyappam etc.