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Vegan Fish Curry

This Vegan Fish Curry is delicious, easy to make, and healthy. This is a tasty coconut and tomato-based curry soup with crispy banana blossoms. Yum!
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Banana Blossoms, Curry, Fish, Mustard, Soup

Equipment

  • grill pan optional, for fish

Materials

  • 2 large pieces of banana blossoms

Fish Marinade

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 sheet of Nori

Flour Mix

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp vegan dashi powder (optional)

Curry Soup

  • oil for pan
  • 1 tsp brown mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp asafetida or mushroom seasoning
  • 1 1" piece of ginger, minced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 1 14-oz can of crushed tomato
  • 1 13.5 oz can of full fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • serve with chopped red onion, cilantro leaves, basmati rice, naan, and lime wedges.

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the marinade. Add the banana blossom to the marinade for at least 20 minutes. Take out of marinade and pat the banana blossom dry.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flour mixture together. Coat the banana blossom in the dry mix and put in a pan with a little bit of oil. Cook until all sides are crispy.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil. Add a few mustard seeds. Once they begin popping, add the rest along with the mushroom seasoning.
  • Add ginger and red onion. Stir until beginning to brown, then add garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until aromatic, 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in tumeric, tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook to reduce, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add coconut milk and broth, season to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, put in a bowl and put "fish" on top as well as any desired garnishes.