Kudampuli Thenga Paal Meen Curry / Central Kerala Special Fish Curry

Posted On 01-Dec-2007 at 7:24 PM by Seena  

I am hailing from Central Kerala, and this fish curry is usually prepared by our Christian friends there. When there are some special occasions , they prepare this curry on previous night since it tastes great on next day. So the fish absorbs the spiciness of chilly powders, sourness of kudampulis and also curry turns thick. This is one of my family's favorites.



Ingredients and Method
fish fillets 1/2 kg
onion 1 medium size chopped
tomato 1 medium size chopped
green chillies 3
garlic cloves 2 big chopped lengthwise
ginger piece 1 inch size julienned
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
pepper powder 1 teaspoon
chilly powder 2 teaspoons
coriander powder 2 tablespoons
coconut milk very thick 2 cups
water 1 cup
Kudampuli (Garcinia cambogea) 4 pieces or more
curry leaves few
salt
mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
fenugreek / uluva 1/2 teapsoon
coconut oil 2 table spoons



Heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek and let them splutter. Saute onion, garlic in this till transparent. Then saute ginger. When the smell comes, add all the powders and salt , stir for few seconds. Add tomato, kudampuli and one cup water and one cup coconut milk. Boil till the tomato is cooked. Then add cleaned fish fillets and the remaining 1 cup coconut milk. Cook till it is done on a low flame. When the oil floats on top, place slit green chillies and curry leaves over it. Keep the lid closed and remove from fire.

I prepare this using ready made coconut milk powder. So for 2 cups of thick coconut milk , I used 1 cup coconut milk powder. You can add enough water to change the thickness of the curry according to your taste.

Big type fishes are good to make this curry. Ayakkoora/Neimeen/Arkkya/Kingfish , Ayala/Makceral, Aavoli/Pomfrets are good to prepare this curry.

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18 Shared their opinions:

  1. Rachel Says: 01 December 2007 21:26  

    I love the tanginess of this curry..A fav at our place.

  2. Lissie Says: 01 December 2007 21:55  

    Hi Seena, i am the first to comment! we Kerala Christians can't survive without fish curry!!! loved the colour of the curry...

  3. vimmi Says: 02 December 2007 01:04  

    Hi,
    Fish curry looks lovely. Can u tell me which filets will taste well in this curry.

  4. bee Says: 02 December 2007 06:30  

    i've tasted a similar one and i can attest to how wonderful it is.

  5. Jeena Says: 02 December 2007 06:53  

    Looks delicious Seena I can see why it is a family favourite. :) I never heard of Kudampuli before. :)

  6. Ramya's Mane Adige Says: 02 December 2007 08:57  

    I am a staunch veggie, but your dish looks yummy to me too!! ;-)

  7. Pravs Says: 03 December 2007 00:54  

    I am sick today..but still the meen curry is so temting for me :)

  8. priya Says: 03 December 2007 09:11  

    seena
    i tried ur unnakai nd french toast nd came out well.thanks a lot.kids liked it v much.pl send some recipes of easy cookies if u know.

  9. Seena Says: 03 December 2007 09:50  


    Thanks Priya, for your fb,
    glad to know your kids loved it,Here, me too prepares them for kids..:)
    Will try to post some recipes you asked, but not in a hurry..pls bear with me..Enjoy Cooking..!

  10. Shella Says: 03 December 2007 12:49  

    Seena the meen looks yummy. Wont be able to resist it with rice.

  11. Cynthia Says: 03 December 2007 16:36  

    Seena, I think by now you know how much I love curry but fish curry, is my absolute favourite. I wish I was near you to taste this.

  12. remya Says: 03 December 2007 23:53  

    awesome seena...i'm drooling ...sooo tempting..love to have them wid rics n kappa...grt treat for seafood lovers like us :-)))

  13. Lissie Says: 04 December 2007 16:11  

    seena, i just saw your comment on my old blog. i am adding my new blog link here http://saltandspice.org/
    try it or else try through food blog desam!

  14. Ayesha Says: 04 December 2007 18:07  

    Mashaallah, that was great.

    I made it yesterday and took it to my in-law's house and there just happened to be kaipathiri on the table for lunch (there were some guests) and this curry turned out to be a hit. My co-sister kept pouring spoonfuls of the curry into her plate and licking it up with relish.

  15. Seena Says: 04 December 2007 19:23  


    Many thanks to all friends..

    Vimmi,
    pls check the recipe. Have added the fish names.

    Lissie,
    I hope you will see this comment. I tried many times, still am not able to view. don't know what is happening. Any way will try through food blog desam.

    Ayesha,
    Thanks a lot dear..
    Am very happy to see your comment, that is really encouraging..:)
    Keep visiting here, enjoy cooking!:)

  16. VINI Says: 06 December 2007 00:24  

    thanks for the comment on my blog seena :). ur fish curry reminds me of home...oru urula chorum choodu meen curriyum...pinne endha vende alle?

  17. Meenakshy Says: 22 May 2008 19:34  

    Thanks a lot for this lovely recipe.This was the best fish curry i ever made..
    i am a big fan of ur recipes..
    keep posting..cheers !!

  18. Seena Says: 23 May 2008 10:15  

    Dear Meenakshy,
    It is great to know you love my recipes and esp, this curry. I too love this one very much.. :P
    Hope to see you again..enjoy cooking.. :)

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