Curry Up, South Style – Air Fryer’s Got This!

Curry Type: HOT 

Our South Fish Curry recipe brings the best of Southern cuisine to your table! Enjoy tender fish cooked in a spicy, flavourful curry sauce that’s both simple and delicious. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is a true taste of the South, and it can be made quickly using an air fryer.

Ingredients

For the Fish:

• 1 lb (500g) fish fillets (any white, firm-flesh fish)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For the Curry:

• 2 onions, made into a paste
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, made into a paste
• 1 tsp mustard paste (optional)
• 1 tsp Nosh Spice South Curry Mix
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 4-5 green chilies
• Chopped cilantro for garnish
• Salt to taste

For Frying:

• 3 tbsp oil (for skillet frying)
• OR 2 tsp oil (for air frying)

Cooking Method

Step 1: Marinate the Fish

1. Clean the fish fillets and marinate with 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt.
2. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Cook the Fish in the Skillet:

1. Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a skillet.
2. Fry the fish fillets until golden brown on both sides (about 2 minutes per side). The fish doesn't need to be fully cooked, just browned.
3. Set aside.

In the Air Fryer:

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) for 3 minutes.
2. Brush the air fryer basket and fish fillets with oil.
3. Place the fillets in the basket in a single layer.
4. Air fry for 4 minutes, until light brown.
5. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Curry

1. In the same pan, heat the remaining oil.
2. Add the onion paste, ginger paste, and garlic paste, and cook on low heat until browned (5-8 minutes).
3. Stir in the tomato paste, Nosh Spice South Curry Mix, coriander powder, garam masala (if using), and salt.
4. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes to blend the flavours.
5. Add 1 cup of water and the fried fish pieces.
6. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the fish to absorb the flavours.

Step 4: Season and Serve

1. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
2. Garnish with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
3. Serve hot with boiled rice.

Notes: You can add 1 tsp mustard paste to the curry for an extra layer of flavour.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 179 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Protein: 22g
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 49mg
• Sodium: 218mg
• Potassium: 700mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Vitamin A: 630 IU
• Vitamin C: 20mg
• Calcium: 54mg
• Iron: 2mg

Note: These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.