Malabar matthi curry

Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is a traditional Kerala dish. It is usually prepared with fish semi-stewed in a Kerala-style sauce that typically includes a blend of spices and assorted vegetables, such as okra or onions. While sardines are commonly used, the dish can be prepared with a variety of fish, such as mackerel, kingfish, or pomfret. It is usually served with rice or tapioca. The dish is most popular in Kerala, Goa, and Sri Lanka, where rice and fish are staple foods. Other variations may include adding tamarind juice or coconut milk.

Malabar Fish Curry/Fish Curry

Kerala-style fish curry
Alternative names	Fish curry
Type	Curry
Place of origin	India
Associated cuisine	India, Sri Lanka
Main ingredients	Sardines, curry, vegetables (okra or onions); rice or tapioca
Media: Malabar Fish Curry/Fish Curry

History

The origins of the modern dish can be traced back to Tamil Nadu and Kerala.^[1]

Preparation

Kerala spicy fish curry

Tamarind Andhra fish curry

Fish curries are also eaten in Sri Lanka^[2] and other countries. The dish is also mass-produced, processed and packaged in cans and flexible pouches for consumer purchase.^[3][4]

See also

• Kedgeree
• Machha Jhola
• Fish head curry
• Cuisine of Kerala
• Indian cuisine
• Cuisine of Malaysia
• Cuisine of Singapore