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 t...o 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.
Plantpoints
protein
fibre
vegetables
spices
Plantpoints
protein
fibre
vegetables
spices
NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)
Notes
You can use shop-bought Keralan curry paste for this if you prefer
Plantpoints
protein
fibre
vegetables
spices
Ingredients
Method
Gather and prepare your ingredients.
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.
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.
Add the lentils, coconut milk and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook gently for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft.
Add the monkfish, green beans and spinach and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the monkfish is just cooked through.
To serve, spoon the curry into bowls, scatter over the chopped coriander and garnish with lime wedges for squeezing.
Notes
You can use shop-bought Keralan curry paste for this if you prefer
User comments (30)
This was so flavorful! However, consistency wise, a little less liquid would serve this dish well. My plan for the next time I make this, is to use 1/2 the broth recommended. This should do the trick.
Best curry I’ve cooked - really tasty!
This recipe is absolutely delicious. I made a big batch that was supposed to last me a week, but the pot was empty by day 2. That's how tasty it was. Currently omw to get more ingredients ✨️
Really delicious recipe, one I’ll come back to and add variations.
Terrific! Really loved the flavors of this one! I added some cashew nuts at the end and substituted tofu for fish but otherwise followed the recipe exactly. It made so much, I was really pleased.
Fantastic ... may want to clarify that lentils need to soak ... it says coconut
First time trying the recipe today, and was very tasty - will be making it again!
Substituted with extra firm tofu. Very tasty and spicy 😋
This is an excellent base - so easy to make and really tasty. I used cod, some a few left over green beans, peas and chard. I will definitely make this again.
I had no onion, I used cabbage instead, and I had only one tomato so I added amchuri powder at the end. As greens, I used kale. And I added a tadka with garlic, dried chili and chili powder before serving. It was a nice curry. I will do it again
Fantastic recipe. Easy and delicious.
Wow, so, so good. Exchanged the fish for Tofu. Thank you.
Delicious and easy!
Don't be afraid to use whatever veggies or fish! Be creative! A fabulous base!
Loved this recipe. Didn't have green beans so used peas and spinach instead. Will make it again but with prawns.
Fabulous recipe. Quick & easy. Very tasty!
Simple and super tasty. We doubled the recipe (all except the coconut milk) and added the beans about 5 mins before the fish which worked best for cooking times on our stovetop. Also added cauliflower which worked well. Delicious.
Didn't have monkfish, used prawns instead.. the sweetness really worked with the coconut and chilli... Fab recipe... Deffo cooking that again!!!
. I couldn't find monkfish so used moari ocean bream instead. Delicious
This is one of my favourite recipes EVER - indescribably delicious, comforting and so good for you. I now make it in huge batches - just the sauce (without fish and veggies) - and keep bags of it in the freezer for super quick, healthy and comforting dinners, just adding a protein (fish/ chicken/ cashews), a. micro bag of brown rice and some veggies. It’s equally amazing on its own as a thick coconut dahl soup. It’s a staple in our home now! The chilli quantities make it extremely spicy (and i like heat!), so I recommend halving the quantity and adding more as needed.
This tastes amazing, and so easy to make. I didn’t have spinach or beans in so swapped for purple broccoli stems and asparagus. Seemed to work well. Will be cooking this again for sure
This is one of our absolute favourites. So easy for a weeknight but tastes extravagant and complicated! We like it with prawns
Excellent! Mild curry. Would work with any mild fish, shrimp. Lots of left over.
So tasty.
Lovely, tiny bit too aniseed for us, but personal choice. Else would have given 5 stars
Loved this recipe. I did sub out the coconut milk for powdered coconut and used a packet of lentils 250g but it was super tasty.
Another great lentil dish, the heat was pretty much perfect. Used tenderstem instead. The monkfish surprisingly was the least fave bit for me (1st try of this fish ever). Think I'll certainly have it again with other seafood. Thanks again
Absolutely delicious. So filling! Xx
Hearty, warming curry. Worth the effort with the blending/making the curry paste.
Method advises soaking dried chillies, but ingredients refer to ‘chilli flakes’. We used the former (dried kashmiri chillies) and got a great tasting meal.