coconut fish curry

30-minute Instant Pot recipe for Coconut Fish Curry, with tender fish and bell peppers cooked in a coconut milk sauce seasoned with warm Indian spices.

Coconut Fish Curry

olive Oil (or coconut oil)

mustard Seeds

10-12 curry leaves ((see notes for substitute))

serrano pepper (whole) (optional)

ginger paste (1-inch ginger)

garlic paste (3 cloves

onion (thinly sliced (1 cup))

green pepper (sliced, (½ cup))

orange pepper (or yellow pepper sliced (½ cup))

Coconut Milk ((1 can) or 2 cups)

salt ((adjust

turmeric powder

red chili powder ((or cayenne): adjust to your taste)

coriander

cumin

garam masala

cilantro

mint leaves ((optional))

lime juice

Prep: Cut fish in 2-inch pieces. Slice onions and bell peppers. Finely grate or grind ginger and garlic.

Select Sauté. Wait 30 seconds and add oil and mustard seeds. When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add curry leaves, ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for a minute.

Add all the spices, stir well and sauté for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk and mix well. Bring it to a simmer then cancel saute.

Add fish pieces, a few cilantro sprigs and stir well. Optionally, you can add a few mint leaves on top, this gives the coconut curry a very subtle and sweet minty aroma.

Lock the lid in place.  Select pressure cook or manual and adjust to LOW pressure.  Cook for 2 minutes.

Quickly release the pressure (QR) by following your cooker&#39;s instructions. Finish the curry with a light squeeze of lime and serve with brown or white basmati rice, or coconut rice.

Instant Pot Method

Heat a saucepan on medium-high heat, and add oil and mustard seeds.

When the mustard seeds begin to splutter, add curry leaves and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté for 30 seconds, add sliced onions and bell peppers. Sauté for a minute.

Add all spices, stir well and sauté for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk and mix well. Now add the fish pieces, a few cilantro sprigs, and stir well. Optionally,  add a few mint leaves on top.

Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the fish is cooked completely. Finish the dish with a light squeeze of lime and serve.

Stove top recipe

Indulging in a bowl of coconut curry is akin to a culinary voyage through tropical paradise. The velvety richness of coconut milk intertwines with an array of aromatic spices, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The subtle sweetness of coconut is harmoniously balanced by the heat of spices, producing a satisfyingly complex profile. The tender chunks of protein or vegetables absorb the luscious sauce, offering a delightful textural contrast.
Each spoonful is a gastronomic adventure, a journey into the heart of exotic cuisines where coconut curry reigns supreme. The dish's versatility transcends borders, from Thai and Indian kitchens to Caribbean and Southeast Asian fare. It’s a comforting embrace of warmth and spice, a dish that not only nourishes the body but also satisfies the soul. Whether served over rice or accompanied by flatbreads, coconut curry is a culinary masterpiece that elevates the dining experience to a realm of sublime satisfaction.

Awesome fish curry recipe, i really enjoyed a lot.

I didn’t have leaves and didn’t measure a lot, so it turned out pretty hot but it’s good!!

Wow, this curry was soooo tasty and easy to prepare! I will definitely check more recipes from your blog ❤️ thank you!!

I love your book and I love this recipe. Thank you so much, your recipes are easy to follow and they always work, which is what you need at the end of a busy day.

This. Is. Amazing. 
You were absolutely right!
Very homecooked Indian 
I felt like a hog devouring this treat !!
Wow. P.S.: I used Urfa pepper instead of cayenne (was it?) and it really rounded up the heat 
Thank you for sharing this!

Hi, my curry leaves are dry. Is that okay?

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White flaky fish simmered in sweet and creamy coconut milk, seasoned with fragrant Indian spices, that's all there is to this simple and delicious recipe for Coconut Fish Curry, using the Instant pot or stovetop.

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