South Indian Style Monkfish and Lentil Curry

This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This authentic flavour combination of fresh tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves takes me back to my ...This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This authentic flavour combination of fresh tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves takes me back to my travels to Kerala and Goa. The addition of lentils and green beans to the tomatoes really packs in the protein and vegetables per portion, making this beautifully balanced and light. Because of the lentils, I don’t think this curry needs to be served with rice, but you can if you wish. Read more This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This authentic flavour combination of fresh tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves takes me back to my travels to Kerala and Goa. The addition of lentils and green beans to the tomatoes really packs in the protein and vegetables per portion, making this beautifully balanced and light. Because of the lentils, I don’t think this curry needs to be served with rice, but you can if you wish. This dish is from my cookbook Dr Rupy COOKS. This authentic flavour combination of fresh tomatoes, mustard seeds and curry leaves takes me back to my travels to Kerala and Goa. The addition of lentils and green beans to the tomatoes really packs in the protein and vegetables per portion, making this beautifully balanced and light. Because of the lentils, I don’t think this curry needs to be served with rice, but you can if you wish.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Fish
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the curry paste
red chilli flakes
desiccated coconut
water
boiling
red onion
chopped
chopped
garlic cloves
peeled
salt
black pepper
For the curry
coconut oil
star anise
mustard seeds
black
curry leaves
optional
thoroughly washed
coconut milk (can)
vegetable stock
Swaps: fish stock
monkfish fillet
Swaps: tiger prawns, jumbo prawns, cod fillet
cut into 4cm pieces
green beans
halved
roughly chopped
To serve
coriander
roughly chopped
cut into wedges

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the curry paste
red chilli flakes
desiccated coconut
water
boiling
red onion
chopped
chopped
garlic cloves
peeled
salt
black pepper
For the curry
coconut oil
star anise
mustard seeds
black
curry leaves
optional
thoroughly washed
coconut milk (can)
vegetable stock
Swaps: fish stock
monkfish fillet
Swaps: tiger prawns, jumbo prawns, cod fillet
cut into 4cm pieces
green beans
halved
roughly chopped
To serve
coriander
roughly chopped
cut into wedges

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

For the curry paste, soak the dried chillies and coconut in the boiling water for 10 minutes. Tip the soaked chillies and coconut, along with the water, into a food processor or blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

3

Heat the coconut oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the star anise, cumin and mustard seeds, turmeric, and curry leaves, if using, with seasoning, and fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the curry paste and fry for 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until it thickens and intensifies in flavour.

4

Add the lentils, coconut milk and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft.

5

Add the monkfish, green beans and spinach and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the monkfish is just cooked through.

6

To serve, spoon the curry into bowls, scatter over the chopped coriander and garnish with lime wedges for squeezing.

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