Description
A vibrant and aromatic South Indian fish curry made with creamy coconut milk and fragrant spices, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 10 curry leaves (optional)
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 serrano or jalapeño chili pepper (sliced or slit; use 1 whole chili for spicy)
- 1 cup tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp water (for deglazing)
- 1 cup coconut milk (about 1/2 of a 14 oz. can)
- 1 1/2 lbs fish fillets (e.g., cod or haddock, cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)
- Fresh tomato slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Select the ‘Sauté’ function and pre-heat your Instant Pot.
- Add coconut oil to the pre-heated inner pot and allow it to heat up.
- If using, add curry leaves and stir for about 20 seconds, letting their fragrance infuse the oil.
- Next, add chopped onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sliced green chilies to the pot. Stir the mixture until the onions become translucent.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté until they release their juices and begin breaking down.
- Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Sauté until the spices become fragrant, about 30 seconds, ensuring not to burn them.
- Deglaze the pot with a tablespoon or two of water, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Stir in the coconut milk until fully combined.
- Carefully add the fish pieces, gently lifting them so the coconut milk reaches the bottom of the pot, ensuring they are coated with the sauce.
- Close the lid and pressure cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes.
- Perform a Quick Release of pressure and open the lid.
- Add lime juice to the Instant Pot, and gently stir the curry without breaking up the fish.
- Carefully remove the fish and gravy into a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and fresh tomato slices.
- Serve the curry over rice.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice and salt prior to cooking. Adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of chili used.
