Kookambaa Curry

Name: Authentic Kookambaa Curry from Mauritius
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mauritius
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized kookambaa fish fillets (about 150–200g each); 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated; 1 ripe tomato, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise (adjust for spice preference); 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups fresh coconut milk; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves; 1 small red chili (optional for extra heat); Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Kookambaa Curry Mauritius

Grilled fish fillets, often marinated and served with a tangy coconut chutney.

Mauritius fish

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