Name: Green Masala Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 Fish Fillets (( I used tilapia)); 1 Onion ((chopped)); ½ tsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Olive Oil ((any cooking oil)); Salt to taste; Tomato slices and cilantro for garnish; 2 Garlic cloves; 1 inch Ginger; 1 Green chili ((Can add more if you like it extra spicy)); A handful of cilantro leaves and stems; ½ tsp turmeric powder; ½ tsp peppercorns; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tbsp Vinegar

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It has been almost 2 months since I posted a recipe! Well to tell you the truth I have been so focused on opening my Etsy shop that cooking has taken a backseat! But hopefully, now that my shop is opened, that will change a little.
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Let’s get on with the recipe now! What is Green Masala fish fry?

This Green Masala Fish is a tasty recipe that is from the Mangalore Ladies Club cookbook. For those who don’t know Mangalore is a beautiful coastal town in South India. My grandmother lives there and has been there for most of her life. She is an excellent cook and has played a huge role in the Mangalore Ladies club including being the President of the club! They publish a cookbook every year that has amazing recipes.

Green masala fish fry is a baked version in the cookbook, but I just made it on the stovetop as I was too lazy to turn on my oven! The green color comes from cilantro and green chilies. You can make it as spicy as you want by adding more green chilies. But remember, the spice also comes from peppercorns. Do try out this different recipe using fish fillets.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS FOR THIS GREEN MASALA FISH?

Fish ( I used Tilapia)

Onion – I used a yellow onion

Ginger

Garlic

Green chilies

Vinegar – I used white vinegar but you can use any cooking vinegar

Tamarind paste – is available at any Indian grocery store.

Salt

Cumin seeds

Peppercorns

Turmeric powder

HOW DO MAKE THIS GREEN MASALA FISH?

Blend the cilantro, ginger, garlic, green chili, cumin seeds, peppercorns, turmeric powder, and vinegar to a paste. Keep this aside. ( I used only 1 green chili in the entire dish even though you do see 2 in the above picture)

Chop one onion.

Fry the onion in oil till slightly brown. Add the ground paste, tamarind, and salt. Fry till the raw smell goes away and the oil floats on top.

Add the fish pieces, put some of the green masala on top of the fish. Cover with a lid and cook.

After about 5 to 8 minutes the fish should be cooked. Drizzle some tomato ketchup on top or garnish with tomato slices and cilantro.

That’s it! Your delicious green masala fish is ready!

Green Masala Fish

Fish Fillets cooked in a green masala paste and onions.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Ingredients

2 Fish Fillets ( I used tilapia)
1 Onion (chopped)
½ tsp Tamarind paste
2 tbsp Olive Oil (any cooking oil)
Salt to taste
Tomato slices and cilantro for garnish

Green masala ingredients:

2 Garlic cloves
1 inch Ginger
1 Green chili (Can add more if you like it extra spicy)
A handful of cilantro leaves and stems
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp peppercorns
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp Vinegar

Instructions

Blend all the ingredients to a paste using a little water if needed. Keep this green masala paste aside.
Heat up the oil in a pan. When hot, add in one chopped onion, fry the onion till slightly brown.
Add the ground paste, tamarind, and salt. Fry till the raw smell goes away and the oil floats on top, maybe around 10 minutes on low flame.
Put the pieces of fish in and cover them with a little masala. Cover with a lid and cook.
After 5 to 8 minutes the fish should be cooked. Drizzle some tomato ketchup on top or garnish with sliced tomatoes and cilantro. Serve hot with rice, bread, or paratha.

NOTES:

Any kind of fish can be used, but I suggest a fish with fewer bones or boneless filets.

The masala does not have to be smooth, it can be a little coarse. You can use a little water to grind it.

If you wish to make it like in the original recipe, make the masala on the stove-top, next in an oven-proof dish put 2 tablespoons of the masala, place the fish fillets on top. Add the rest of the masala on top, drizzle with tomato ketchup and oil, bake for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

This dish can be eaten with bread, rice, or paratha. Try it with my Instant Pot Peas Pulao or 2 ingredient Naan!

If you do try it out, let me know what you think, I will be happy to read your comments! Also, you can share a picture with me on Instagram or Facebook by tagging me @lovetostayhomeblog