Ingredients: 1/2 kg mussels / kallummakaya2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp fennel powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder2 sprig curry leaves1 onion, sliced1/2 cup shallots, sliced3 green chillies, chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 tomato, choppedsalt to tastecoconut oil, as required Preparation:
Seafood
Unakka Chemmeen Manga Curry / Dried Prawns- Raw Mango Curry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 raw mango, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp ginger, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste2 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Chemmeen – Kappa Curry / Prawn-Tapioca Curry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup tapioca, cut into 2 inch long pieces250 gm cleaned prawns1 1/2 cup grated coconut2 1/2 + 1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 + 4 shallots3-4 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 gambooge / kudampuli pieces2 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Fish Mandi
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish pieces ( I used king fish)2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp + 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp mandi masala / arabic masala powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp lemon juice2 1/2 cup sella basmati rice1 onion, thinly sliced2 whole green chillies1 tomato, grind to paste1 1/2 -2 […]
Mussels / Kallummakaya Kakkam
Ingredients: 1 kg mussels / kallummakaya, cleaned1 + 3 onions, sliced1-1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 inch ginger, crushed5 garlic cloves, crushed1 green chilli, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tbsp coriander powder1/2 cup water1 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation:
Unakka Chemmeen Chammanthi Podi / Dried Prawns Chutney Powder
Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen8 dry red chillies2 cups grated coconut1 inch piece ginger, finely chopped5 shallots, chopped3-4 sprigs curry leavessmall gooseberry sized tamarind, cut into pieces3/4 tsp salt Preparation:
Crispy Thread Prawns
Ingredients: 300 gm big prawns, cleaned1/2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup plain flour1/4 cup cornflour1 eggsalt to tastespring roll sheets, as requiredoil, for frying Preparation:
Mussels / Kallummakaya Kalthappam
Ingredients: 1/2 cup jeerakashala rice/ kaima rice/ raw rice 1/4 cup cooked rice1/2 cup grated coconutsmall piece (2 tbsp ) onion1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds300 gm mussels / kallummakaya, cleaned1 tsp + 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste3/4 tbsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp pepper powder2 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped2 small onions, […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Kakkam
Ingredients: 1 kg prawns/ chemmeen, cleaned1 + 3 onions, sliced1-1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 inch ginger, crushed5 garlic cloves, crushed1 green chilli, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tbsp coriander powder1/2 cup water1 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Recipe Source: lejnaskitchen (Instagram)
Squid / Koonthal Adukku
Ingredients: For Squid Masala Filling: 1/2 kg squid/ koonthal, cleaned3 onions, finely chopped1/2 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp garlic paste3 green chillies, finely chopped or crushed2 1/2-3 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves, chopped3-4 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped3 tbsp oil For Batter: 3 eggs1 […]
Fish / Meen Perattu
Ingredients: 400 gm fish pieces1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste5 dry red chillies25-30 shallotssmall gooseberry sized / 8 gm tamarind4 tbsp coconut oil1/2 tsp mustard seeds1″ piece ginger, chopped8 garlic cloves, chopped10 shallots, sliced2 sprigs curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Recipe Source: Shaan Geo (YouTube)
Crispy Garlic Prawns
Ingredients: 300 gm prawns, cleaned1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli flakes1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp soy sauce2 tsp garlic, finely chopped2 tsp bread crumbs2 tsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking powdersalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: