South African Fish Curry Recipe | Mchuzi Wa Samaki Recipe (2024)

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South African is a spicy fish curry cooked in a spicy coconut milk sauce. The curry can be served with turmeric rice.

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South African Fish Curry Recipe | Mchuzi Wa Samaki Recipe

This is a delicious south african fish curry recipe. It is flaky fish cooked in a coconut milk sauce. Delicious and mild and taste just amazing. I served it with fragrant turmeric rice and it was yum.

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How to Make African Fish Curry

  • Soak tamarind in water for 10 mins. Squeeze and extract all the juices.
  • Apply salt and pepper on fish pieces and mix well. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan, place fish in oil and sear on both sides, remove it and set aside.
  • Now in the same oil, add onions and cook till golden brown. Add ginger and garlic and saute for couple of mins.
  • In goes tomatoes and tomato puree and cook till oil separates. curry leaves and mix well.
  • Add in spice powders and a little water to make sure the spices dont burn.
  • Now add in tamarind juice, salt and sugar and mix well.
  • Add in coconut milk and mix well. Bring it to a boil.
  • Add the fish pieces back in and simmer it for 10 mins.
  • Coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Serve with rice.

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South African is a spicy fish curry cooked in a spicy coconut milk sauce. The curry can be served with turmeric rice.

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Fish Pieces - 500 grams
  • Oil - 5 tblspn
  • Onion - 2 large chopped finely
  • Ginger - 1 tblspn grated
  • Garlic - 1 tblspn grated
  • Tomato - 2 chopped finely
  • Tomato - 2 pureed
  • Chilli Powder - 2 tsp or to taste
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin Powder - 2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tblspn
  • Curry Powder - 2 tlspn
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
  • Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar -1 tsp
  • Tamarind - 1 small gooseberry size
  • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  • Coriander leaves a handful finely chopped
  • Coconut Milk - 2 cup

Instructions

  • Soak tamarind in water for 10 mins. Squeeze and extract all the juices.

  • Apply salt and pepper on fish pieces and mix well. Set aside.

  • Heat oil in a pan, place fish in oil and sear on both sides, remove it and set aside.

  • Now in the same oil, add onions and cook till golden brown. Add ginger and garlic and saute for couple of mins.

  • Add in tomatoes and tomato puree and cook till oil separates. Add curry leaves and mix well.

  • Add in spice powders and a little water to make sure the spices dont burn.

  • Now add in tamarind juice, salt and sugar and mix well.

  • Add in coconut milk and mix well. Bring it to a boil.

  • Add the fish pieces back in and simmer it for 10 mins.

  • Add coriander leaves and mix well.

  • Serve with rice,

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South African Fish Curry with step by step

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Take all your ingredients
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take your fish pieces
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season with salt and pepper
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mix well
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heat oil in a pan
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place fish pieces in
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sear till golden
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drain and set aside
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in the same oil
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add onions
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cook till golden
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add ginger and garlic
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mix well
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add chopped tomatoes
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and tomato puree
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mix well
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add some curry leaves
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mix well
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cook till oil separates
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ad all spice powders
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along with little water
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mix well
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cook till oil separates again
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add tamarind juice
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mix well
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add salt
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coconut milk
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sugar
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add water if needed, I didn't add any, because i wanted it to be thick
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add the fish back in
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mix well
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cover and simmer
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now it is done
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add coriander leaves
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mix well
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Over the past few years I’ve been on a mission to find and create recipes that I can make from scratch. I hope you enjoy the recipes on this blog as they are tried and true from my kitchen to yours!

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Comments

  1. Anonymous

    Hi Arthi Ur blog is just awesome my day never ends without ur blog. BTW im so eager to know the source of this recipe nd the reason behind the name too.

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    • Aarthi

      i got a request for this from a person

      Reply

  2. Shyamala Sundar

    Looks yummy����.. gonna try tmrw. Curry powder Na enna?

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    • Aarthi

      it is a spice mix which you can easily get in stores. look near garam masala powder

      Reply

  3. Anonymous

    What fish did you use Aarthi?

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  4. Anonymous

    HI Aarthi, I am a big fan of Indian recipes and I really like the ones you have on your blog. Just to let you know that what you have as a South African recipe is actually a Kenyan recipe. Its from the Coastal part of the country so it should named a Kenyan fish curry. Mchuzi wa samaki is Swahili for fish curry...

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  5. Lizzie

    I tried this last night, it's so yummy! I cooked the fish separately until it was done so I could leave some out of the sauce for my non curry eating four year old. We served it with spiced roast cauliflower and peas. I think I might make some of the paste to freeze next time for easy dinners.

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  6. Nicky kaul buch

    Evrytym i mke this dish nd hv it . I love it even more. Nd i love the nme south african fish curry . Its kinda intriguing as to y such nme. B whtevr i blindly follow nd cook ur recipes. I hv been following u
    since the past 2 - 3 yrs.

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  7. Parveez

    Hi Arthi I use to love looking for recipes on your blog but I hate it now because it’s full of adverts and sometimes you can’t even get to the recipe because of the adds. I know you want to make money but you will loose your fans.

    Reply

    • Aarthi

      I will look into it.

      Reply

  8. Maryann

    Made this and it was awesome!

    Reply

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South African Fish Curry Recipe | Mchuzi Wa Samaki Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Which fish is best for fish curry? ›

Fish - Firm white fish work best in this dish - some suggestions: Spanish mackerel – (this is what I used, excellent value), tilapia, snapper, barramundi, cod (all types), mahi-mahi, halibut, basa, ling. Salmon and trout are also mild enough to use here.

What is the history of Mchuzi wa Samaki? ›

Mtuzi wa samaki is a tasty fish curry dish that originated on the tiny island of Zanzibar. The presence of Indian-style curries in Zanzibar's cuisine is evidence of its history as a crossroads of trade. Over time, mtuzi wa samaki has become popular throughout the coastal region of East Africa.

Why is my fish curry watery? ›

Too much liquid or broth is added during cooking. Short cooking time or not enough simmering time for the sauce to reduce. Low-heat cooking: you need medium-high to high heat to cook off excess liquid. Cooking the curry with the lid: all the evaporated water will collect in the lid and get added back into the curry.

How do you take the bitterness out of fish curry? ›

Solution: While cooking your curry spices, add a pinch of salt to bring out the natural sweetness of the spices. Alternatively, add a teaspoon of sugar and stir well before tasting.

How to prepare fish for fish curry? ›

If cooking fillets, drizzle the fish, front and back, with oil, then add the spices of choice. Cook in a frying pan, oven, or grill over medium heat until hot and flakey—and the skin is brown and crispy, if left on. Cook fish steaks similarly using oil to keep the meat from sticking to the pan or grill.

What is in mchuzi masala? ›

Mchuzi mix is a combination of some of the most popular spices used around world and potentially in your pantry. Each mix includes classics like Garlic Powder, Paprika, Turmeric, Coriander, Cummin, Coriander, Salt, Fennel and more, as well as vegetable oil and cornflour.

Where does Royco Mchuzi mix come from? ›

Royco Mchuzi Mix has been a Kenyan family favourite for over 60 years since its launch in 1955. It is one of Unilever Kenya's top three brands. Royco Original and Royco Sundried are available for purchase in supermarkets and local dukas nationwide.

Is curry from India or Africa? ›

curry, (from Tamil kari: “sauce”), in Western usage, a dish composed with a sauce or gravy seasoned with a mixture of ground spices that is thought to have originated in India and has since spread to many regions of the world. The foundation of many Indian curries is a mixture of onion, ginger, and garlic.

What can I add to my curry to make it taste better? ›

The easiest way to fix a bland and tasteless curry is by adding spices like red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, curry leaves and turmeric. Just make a quick tempering and pour over the curry to give it a nice punch of spices and herbs.

How do you reduce turmeric taste in fish curry? ›

Add coconut milk which will mellow the overpowering flavour. Acidic ingredients such as tamarind paste, lemon juice, or tomato sauce can be effective in balancing the taste. Prepare a mixture of curd, salt, red chilly powder, and water, and add it to the curry.

Is it good to add curd in fish curry? ›

The combination of curd and fish also harms our health. This can cause indigestion as well as gas and acidity. As a result, when eating curd, avoid eating fish at the same time. Despite their benefits, consumed together, fish and curd may cause health issues.

Which fish is known as Indian fish? ›

Known as the Indian butterfish, Pomfret or Paplet is a type of Butterfish that is widely found in South Asia, including the Indian Ocean. Delicious in taste, this fish is rich in protein and has a tremendous amount of omega 3 fatty acids.

What is fish curry made of? ›

This fish curry is made much the same traditional way by sautéing onions, ginger garlic, tomatoes & ground spices. Later this onion tomato masala is simmered to cook down the ingredients & bring out the flavors. Marinated fish is seared on a pan and then cooked briefly in the prepared curry.

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