Ingredients: 2 cup zucchini, peeled and cut into small cubes1/4 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 onion, sliced2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic, crushed1 big tomato, chopped1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds3 shallots2 shallots, sliced1 tsp turmeric powder2 – 2 1/2 tsp chilli powdersalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 […]
Seafood
Tuna Peera Pattichathu / Canned Tuna Peera
Ingredients: 2 small can tuna1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 small onion ( or 6-7 shallots ) , chopped5-6 green chillies, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1-1 1/2 cup grated coconut1-2 kudampuli / gamboojesalt to taste1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Dried Prawns / Unakka Chemmeen Ularthiyathu
Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen, cleanedsmall piece ginger, chopped5 garlic cloves, chopped10 shallots, sliced1/2 cup coconut slices / thenga kothu3 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder3 kudampuli / gambooge, soaked in little water5 garlic cloves4 shallots1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Kallummakaya / Mussels Roast
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:
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 / Meen Chikki Porichathu
Ingredients: 1/2 kg thick fleshed fish pieces1 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger-garlic pastesalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves10 shallots, crushed5 garlic cloves, crushed2 dry red chillies2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tbsp 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 Tawa Roast
Ingredients: 12-15 large mussels / kallummakaya, cleaned2-3 dry red chillies2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1 1/2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2-3 green chillies, chopped1 big onion, finely chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powderlemon sized tamarind (2-3 tbsp tamarind paste)1/4 tsp sugarsalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coconut oil […]
Crab Sukka
Ingredients: 3/4 kg crabs, cleaned8-9 whole dry red chillies2 tsp coriander seedsgooseberry sized tamarind6-7 garlic cloves1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp ginger, crushed1 tbsp garlic, crushed2 onions, sliced2 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves2 tomatoes, chopped1 tsp garam masala3/4 cup grated coconutsalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil Preparation:
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: