Kalan Meen Kulambu
Kalan meen kulambu is a traditional South Indian curry. The fish is cooked in a tangy onion-coconut mixture and spiced with red chilli powder. The result is a mouthwatering curry that can be served as the main dish alongside rice for lunches and dinners.
Servings Prep Time
3people 60minutes
Servings Prep Time
3people 60minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat some oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until they turn golden brown. Toss in the freshly grated coconut and stir well. Give it a few minutes and add a little water to make a paste.
  2. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Add water to the pan and stir the mixture well.
  3. Add the ladyfish and tamarind paste to the pan.
  4. Keep an eye on the fish and flip the pieces halfway through the cooking time so that the fish skin does not stick to the pan or overcook.
  5. Cook the fish covered for another 20-30 minutes on low heat.
  6. Garnish Kalan Meen Kulambu with curry leaves. Add some freshly grated coconut for crunch. Serve with steamed or jeera rice.
Recipe Notes

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 Kalan Meen Kulambu
Kalan meen kulambu is a traditional South Indian curry. The fish is cooked in a tangy onion-coconut mixture and spiced with red chilli powder. The result is a mouthwatering curry that can be served as the main dish alongside rice for lunches and dinners.
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Indian Fusion
Prep Time 60 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine Asian, Indian, Indian Fusion
Prep Time 60 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat some oil in a pan. Add onions and cook until they turn golden brown. Toss in the freshly grated coconut and stir well. Give it a few minutes and add a little water to make a paste.
  2. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds and chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook for 15 minutes. Add water to the pan and stir the mixture well.
  3. Add the ladyfish and tamarind paste to the pan.
  4. Keep an eye on the fish and flip the pieces halfway through the cooking time so that the fish skin does not stick to the pan or overcook.
  5. Cook the fish covered for another 20-30 minutes on low heat.
  6. Garnish Kalan Meen Kulambu with curry leaves. Add some freshly grated coconut for crunch. Serve with steamed or jeera rice.
Recipe Notes

Let us know in the comments if you made this satiating dish! If you do, click a few pics and tag us on Instagram with #MadeWithLicious for a chance to win Licious Cash. Fishes make for versatile ingredients and can be curried, grilled, fried, steamed, or baked into innumerable dishes and snacks. Browse our range of seafood and try your hand at more traditional recipes.