Malabar Matthi Curry

Malabar matthi curry
Kerala-style fish curry
Alternative names Fish curry
Type Curry
Place of origin India Bangladesh
Main ingredients Sardines, curry, vegetables (okra or onions); rice, naan, bread, or tapioca

Malabar matthi curry, also known as fish curry, is an Indian dish. It consists of sardines semi-stewed in a Kerala-style curry with assorted vegetables, such as okra or onions. It is usually served with rice, naan, bread, or tapioca. The dish is most popular in Kerala, Bangladesh, and West Bengal, where rice and fish are staple foods. Other variations may include adding tamarind juice or coconut milk.

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

References

  1. ↑ Jacob, Hena; Pushpanath, Salim (2005). Flavours of Kerala. Dee Bee Info Publications. pp. 40–41. Retrieved February 21, 2012. ISBN 8188000078
  2. ↑ Solomon, Charmaine (1976). The Complete Asian Cookbook. McGraw-Hill. Retrieved February 21, 2012. ISBN 0070596360
  3. ↑ Gopal, T.K.Srinivasa; et al. (December 2001). "Traditional Kerala style fish curry in indigenous retort pouch". Volume 12, Issue 8. Food Control. 12: 523–527. doi:10.1016/S0956-7135(01)00058-5. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
  4. ↑ Shankar, C. N. Ravi; et al. (January–February 2002). "Studies on heat processing and storage of seer fish curry in retort pouches". Packaging Technology and Science. 15: 3–7. doi:10.1002/pts.560. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

Additional sources

  • Pollok, Fitz William Thomas (1896). Fifty years' reminiscences of India; a retrospect of travel, adventure and shikar. Arnold. p. 332. Retrieved February 21, 2012.

Further reading

  • For the Lenten Season. Food. Good Housekeeping (Springfield, Mass). March 15, 1890. pp. 218. Volume 10, Number 10. Retrieved February 21, 2012. (Cooking with fish and curry.)
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