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)
Seafood
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:
Raw Plantain – Clams / Pachakaya – Kakka Irachi Puzhukku
Ingredients: 4 raw plantains / raw banana / pachakaya / kaya1 cup clams / kakka irachi , cleaned 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp chilli powder1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves3 shallots1 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1-2 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Nadan Chemmeen Fry / Prawns Fry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen (I used small prawns)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves2 green chillies, chopped3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Kakka Irachi / Clams Tawa Roast
Ingredients: 250 gm clams/ kakka irachi/ elambakka1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 medium onions, finely chopped2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut slices3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to taste1/2 tsp lemon juice3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Kallummakaya / Mussels Dry Roast
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cleaned mussels / kallummakaya1 tbsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 big onion, sliced1 small tomato, choppedsalt to taste2 sprigs curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedcoconut oil, as required Preparation:
Koonthal Choru / Malabar Squid Rice
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
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: