Madras Red Fish Curry (Meen Kari) Recipe

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Madras Red Fish Curry (Meen Kari)
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb of skinless and boneless non-oily fish fillets, such as sole or flounder, cut into 4 serving pieces
  • 1 tbsp of curry powder 1/2 cup of unbleached flour for dusting, recipe follows
  • coarse salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped onions
  • 1 tsp of finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp of mustard powder
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup tamarind water, or 1 tsp tamarind paste dissolved in 1/4 cup of hot water, or 1 tsp prune paste mixed with 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp of coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp of fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp of mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds
  • 1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 tbsp turmeric

Directions:

  1. Place the fish on a plate and rub over with the curry powder and salt. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick frying pan until hot. Lightly dust fish pieces with flour and add to the oil. Cook until fish is lightly browned, about 1 minute, turning once. Do not fully cook fish. Remove fish to the plate. To the same pan add onions, garlic, red pepper, mustard, and curry leaves; cook until the onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the water, tomatoes, and tamarind and bring to a boil. Simmer until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 8 minutes. Gently slip in the fish and the accumulated juices. Cook until the fish is heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with herbs.
  2. Combine coriander, fenugreek, mustard, cumin, black pepper, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, and grind to a fine powder using an electric grinder. Stir in the turmeric and red pepper and transfer into a jar. Cover tightly and keep in a cool dry place.
  3. Yield: 1/4 cup
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.89 Kcal (586 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.98g 18%
Cholesterol 0.53mg 0%
Sodium 36.3mg 2%
Potassium 282.68mg 6%
Total Carbs 8.64g 3%
Sugars 2.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3.17g 13%
Protein 2.03g 4%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 25%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 57.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 63.92 Kcal (268 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.47g 18%
Cholesterol 0.24mg 0%
Sodium 16.59mg 2%
Potassium 129.17mg 6%
Total Carbs 3.95g 3%
Sugars 1.26g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 13%
Protein 0.93g 4%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 25%
Iron 1mg 12%
Calcium 26.4mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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