Mix dipping sauce ingredients. May be served hot or cold.
Combine 1 ½ cups flour, baking powder, paprika, curry powder, salt, cayenne pepper and beer in a large bowl.
Dredge catfish strips in ½ cup flour.
Dip strips in beer batter, and roll in coconut.
Fry coated strips in deep, hot oil (350° F) until coconut is golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place on serving dish with Sweet Dipping Sauce.
Serves 6 to 8