Kerala-Style Coconut Fish Curry
A fragrant, light fish curry featuring tender cod simmered in an aromatic coconut broth with fresh curry leaves, ginger, and a splash of bright lime juice.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
2 servings
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
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Next: Prepare the base aromatics by thinly slicing…
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Prepare the base aromatics by thinly slicing…
Prepare the base aromatics by thinly slicing the red onion, grating the ginger, and mincing the garlic. Halve the green chili lengthwise.
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Heat the coconut oil in a deep…
Heat the coconut oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and let them sizzle for 10 seconds until they begin to pop.
Look for: they begin to pop
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Add the curry leaf
Add the curry leaf, green chili, red onion, ginger root, and garlic clove. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft.
Look for: the onion is translucent and soft
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Stir in the turmeric powder and cook…
Stir in the turmeric powder and cook for 30 seconds to release its aroma.
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Pour in the light coconut milk and…
Pour in the light coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low to prevent the coconut milk from separating.
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Gently lay the cod fillet portions and…
Gently lay the cod fillet portions and tomato slices into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat. Squeeze the lime juice over the curry and garnish with fresh coriander leaf.
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Serve warm over a bed of cooked…
Serve warm over a bed of cooked brown rice.
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