Our Kerala Fish Curry brings the Malabar coast to southwest Edmonton: fish simmered gently in a tangy gravy of coconut, tamarind, chili and curry leaves, tempered with mustard seeds and shallots. It is bright and sour-spiced rather than creamy, the style of curry that coastal South Indian families eat with rice almost every day.
A Kerala fish curry lives or dies on balance. Tamarind (or kudampuli-style souring) has to meet the sweetness of coconut and the heat of red chili without any one taking over. We cook the gravy first, let it settle, and add the fish only at the end so it poaches gently and stays in whole pieces.
Mustard seeds, shallots, ginger and curry leaves are tempered in oil and folded through, which is what gives the curry its unmistakable coastal aroma. Served with steamed rice, it is one of the most distinctive dishes on our menu and a favourite among guests who grew up in Kerala and along the southwest coast.
Ladle it over hot steamed rice and mix with your fingers or a spoon – the sour-spiced gravy is meant to coat the rice. It is also excellent with a plain dosa if you would rather scoop than spoon.
Order it with rice and a starter such as Chicken 65, or alongside a South Indian chicken curry when you are ordering for a group.
Kerala fish curry is available for dine-in, takeout and delivery from our kitchen at 761 Daniels Way SW, serving Heritage Valley Town Centre, Desrochers, Chappelle Gardens and Graydon Hill. Like most coastal curries, it tastes even better the next day.
The tamarind-and-coconut balance is what separates a real Kerala curry from a generic fish masala.
Added late and poached gently, the pieces hold together instead of breaking into the gravy.
Guests from Kerala and the coastal south tell us this is the dish that reminds them of family cooking.
Order online for pickup or delivery in southwest Edmonton, or dine in with us near Heritage Valley Town Centre.
Address
761 Daniels Way SW
Edmonton, AB T6W 4Z1, Canada
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Hours
Tue–Thu: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Fri–Sat: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday: Closed