Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 kg squid / koonthal, cleaned and cut into pieces3 green chillies, finely chopped5-6 shallots, sliced1 tbsp fenugreek seeds2 sprig curry leaves1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 litre water Preparation: Recipe Source: The Big Sweet Tooth
Seafood
Karimeen ( Pearl Spot ) Tawa Masala
Ingredients: 1/2 kg pearl spot / karimeen, cleaned3 tsp + 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp lemon juicesmall lemon sized tamarind1 cup shallots, finely choppedsmall piece ginger, finely chopped6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 tomato, finely chopped1 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp fennel powder1 cup coconut milk4-5 green chillies1 sprig curry […]
Chettinad Crab Masala
Ingredients: 1 kg crabs, cleaned1 tbsp pepper corns1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp fennel seeds3 sprig curry leaves2 green chillies1 cup shallots1 tsp crushed ginger2 tsp crushed garlic2 onions, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala1 cup grated coconut5-7 cashew nuts1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste2 tbsp oil […]
Kadal Kootu ( Mixed Seafood Roast )
Ingredients: 3 crabs, cut into pieces8-10 prawns, cleaned1/2 cup squid, cut into round pieces8-10 mussels, cleaned12-15 big clams, cleaned1 big onion, sliced3 green chillies, slit2 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 sprig curry leaves1 big tomato, grind to a paste1 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel […]
King Fish ( Ayakkoora ) Rava Fry / Crispy Rava Fried King Fish
Ingredients: 400 gm ayakkoora / king fish pieces, cleaned1 tbsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp lemon juicesalt to taste1 tbsp oil1/4 cup semolina / rava4 tbsp oil, for frying Preparation:
Thenga Aracha Chemmeen Curry / Prawn Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 cup grated coconut2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdersmall lemon sized tamarind, soaked in little water4 shallots, crushedsmall piece ginger1 green chilli2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds5 shallots, sliced Preparation:
Sardine Curry / Mathi Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg sardines/ mathi, cleaned8 garlic cloves1 piece ginger15 shallots2 green chillies3 gambooje/ kudampuli pieces2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 cup coconut milk2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Coconut Milk Crab Fry
Ingredients: 4-5 crabs, cleaned1 tsp + 1 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 cup coconut milk ( add more if needed )1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masalasalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves1-1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Fish Egg ( Fish Roe ) Omlette / Meen Mutta Omlette
Ingredients: 1/4-1/2 cup fish egg / fish roe / meen mutta5 shallots, finely chopped1-2 green chillies, finely chopped1 egg1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to tastefew curry leaves, chopped1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Mussels / Kallummakkaya Kondattam
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cleaned mussels / kallummakkaya1 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic pastejuice of 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp fennel seeds2 clovessmall piece cinnamon2 tbsp coconut bits1 cup shallots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander powder1-2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tbsp […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Bonda
Ingredients: 150 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp fennel powder2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 big […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Kondattam
Ingredients: 400 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic pastejuice of 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp fennel seeds2 clovessmall piece cinnamon2 tbsp coconut bits1 cup shallots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander powder1-2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tbsp […]