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Nethili Maangai Kuzhambu Recipe

Spicy nethili maangai kuzhambu is a spicy coconut based fish curry which goes well with rice or roti.
3.89 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 468 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams Anchovies | Nethili Fish
  • 2 cups Fresh Coconut
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 6 no Dry red chillies
  • 5 no Green Chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • Tamarind lemon size
  • 1 Raw mango peeled and sliced
  • 4 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 handful Curry leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds

Instructions
 

  • Grind coconut, dry chillies, turmeric, green chillies, cumin seeds together to a smooth paste.
  • Heat oil in a kadai. Add in mustard, cumin, fenugreek and curry leaves.
  • Add in mango and mix well.
  • Add in tamarind water and mix well. Boil for 2 mins.
  • Add in coconut masala and mix well.
  • Add in fish and mix gently.
  • Cook covered for 5 to 7 mins.
  • Serve

Notes

  • Instead of green chillies, you can use dry red chillies.
  • If you are not using raw mangoes, use more tamarind. 
  • I used anchovies, you can use any fish as you prefer.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Nethili Maangai Kuzhambu Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
468
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
 
26
g
163
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
75
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
145
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
751
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
669
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
 
210
mg
21
%
Iron
 
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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