Can you name a wholesome, pleasant dish that can be enjoyed daily? Yes, it is none other than the highly versatile – “Fish”. There is an assortment of fish known under various names in different places, and each region has its distinct technique of cooking them. 

Whether it’s Coconut-based Spicy Fish curries of South India or Sorshe Posto (mustard-poppy seeds) sauce of Bengal, whether it’s North Indian Fish Tikka or everyone’s favourite Fish Fillet Fry, fish has always been on the menu of food connoisseurs. Moreover, the health advantages of fish make it even more in demand. 

One such incredibly delicious and nutritious fish is the “Catfish“. Read on to know more about the freshwater Catfish and discover a super scrummy Catfish curry recipe later in this article. But let’s start by learning the benefits of Catfish and some interesting facts.

Is Catfish Healthy? Nutrients, Benefits, and More

Did you know that Keluthi Meen or Catfish is one of the oldest and most common fish species? It is beloved not just for its delightful texture but also its essential nutrients.Curious to know more about Catfish nutrition? Then below are some other key Catfish benefits.

Catfish has many other benefits– it’s good for our eyes and protects the nervous system. However, the nutrition of Catfish can be procured only when you buy supreme quality fish.

Our fish products at Licious are caught and delivered to you within 24 hours, and they are stored at a constant temperature of 0-4 degrees, so your fish is always fresh, never frozen.

They are obtained from government-approved local fishing boats and are hand-picked as per the weight, size, and colour specifications. Once sourced, all the fish goes through 150+ safety and quality checks, cut, cleaned, and hygienically vacuum-packed by professionals.

So, if you are planning to prepare and enjoy Catfish at home, then here is one delicious recipe for Keluthi Meen.

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How To Cook An Easy Delicious Catfish Curry

Total cooking time - 30 minutes

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Indian

Servings

Ingredients

• 8 Catfish
• 3 Cups Fresh Diced Coconut
• 8-10 nos. Dry Red Chilly
• 5-6 nos. Peppercorns
• 10-12 nos. Shallots
• 1 Chopped Tablespoon Ginger
• Couple Sprigs of Curry Leaves
• 5 nos. Garlic Cloves
• ½ tbsp Teaspoon Turmeric
• ¾ tbsp Cup Raw Mango Diced
• 4 Tabelspoon Coconut oil
• 2-3 nos. Kokum
• Saltto taste

Course Main Dish Cuisine Indian Servings Ingredients 8 Catfish 3 Cups Fresh Diced Coconut 8-10 nos. Dry Red Chilly 5-6 nos. Peppercorns 10-12 nos. Shallots 1 Chopped Tablespoon Ginger Couple Sprigs of Curry Leaves 5 nos. Garlic Cloves ½ tbsp Teaspoon Turmeric ¾ tbsp Cup Raw Mango Diced 4 Tabelspoon Coconut oil 2-3 nos. Kokum Saltto taste

Instructions

1. Dry roast the dried chillies and peppercorns in a pan for 2-3 minutes. Remove it from the heat and combine it with the coconut, 7-8 shallots, curry leaves, ginger, garlic, sliced mango, and turmeric.
2. Add them, along with a splash of water, to the mixer grinder jar.
3. To get a thick ground masala, grind it with a little water.
4. Heat a pan with coconut oil after the paste is ready.
5. Combine the remaining shallots with the curry leaves. Stir in the ground coconut curry after a minute.
6. Season with salt, cover it and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the old and return it to a boil with a cup of water.
7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the fish.
8. Cook until the fish is done, stirring occasionally. Add more raw mango to make it sourer.
9. Serve the dish immediately with steaming plain rice.

Recipe Notes

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