Authentic Fish Curry Recipe | Easy and Flavorful Dinner
Make this easy fish curry recipe featuring tender air-fried tilapia in a rich, spiced tomato and coconut sauce. A quick, flavorful, and healthy weeknight meal that's better than takeout!
Ingredients
- 2 whole tilapia
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp papprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cilantro
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup coconut milk/water
- 1/2 lemon
- salt
Instructions
- Cut the tilapia into 2 or 3 pieces, then score with shallow cuts
- In a medium bowl, add the marinating ingredients and spread them all over the pieces of fish
- Transfer into an air fry baking tray and air fry for 30 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking process
- Meanwhile, add the tomatoes, bell peppers, and cilantro to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside
- Add the onions and cooking oil to a skillet and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant
- Add the pureed tomato mixture and give it a stir. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes on medium heat until the water evaporates
- Add the turmeric, paprika, garam masala, curry powder, salt and black pepper and cook for another minute.
- Add the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the fish pieces to the pan and give it a gentle mix, ensuring the fish does not break
- Stir in the lemon juice, garnish with cilantro and serve hot with your favourite side.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 11gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 2406mgPotassium: 1768mgFiber: 16gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 8425IUVitamin C: 306mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 5mg
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