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 […]
Fish
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:
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:
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:
Karimeen Fry / Pearl Spot Fish Fry
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small karimeen / pearl spot fish, cleaned5-6 shallots6-8 garlic cloves1/2 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp pepper corns2 1/2-3 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powderjuice of 1/2 lemonsalt to taste3 sprigs curry leavescoconut oil, as required for frying Preparation: Clean the pearl spot thoroughly and make slits on each side of the […]
Meen Thala Curry / Fish Head Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg meen thala / fish head3-4 kudampuli pieces / gambooge1 tbsp ginger, crushed1 tbsp garlic, crushed4 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves2- 2 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 big tomato, chopped1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp fenugreek seeds1 green chilli, finely chopped3 shallots, sliced1 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 tsp […]
Fish Kurma / Fish Korma
Ingredients: 300 gm fish10 shallots2 + 3 slit green chilliessmall piece + 1 tsp ginger5 + 5 garlic cloves3-4 mint leaves1/4 cup coriander leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 1/2 tsp coriander powder3/4 tsp pepper powder2 small onions, slicedsmall piece cinnamon2 cloves1 cardamom1/4 tsp fennel powder1/2 tomato, sliced3/4 cup semi thick coconut milk (2nd extract)1/4 cup grated […]
Mathi Choru / Sardine Masala Rice
Ingredients: cooked matta rice, as required8-10 sardines / mathi1 tbsp chilli powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder5-6 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leavessalt to tastecoconut oil, as required Preparation: Cut and clean the sardines and marinate them with chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt and keep it aside for 20-30 minutes. Heat coconut […]
Netholi Fry / Fried Anchovies
Ingredients: 250 gm netholi fish / anchovies, cleaned1 tbsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp lemon juicesalt to taste2 sprigs curry leavesoil, as required for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, salt and little water and make a thick […]
Avoli (Pomfret) Mulakittathu
Ingredients: 1 big pomfret / avoli (3/4-1 kg)3 shallots, sliced1/2 tbsp ginger, sliced1 tbsp garlic, sliced1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder (adjust to your spice level)1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 kudampuli /gambooge, soaked in little water2 sprig curry leaves2 pinch fenugreek seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the pomfret into pieces, clean it and […]
Mathi Pori / Sardine Fry With Coconut
Ingredients: 300-350 gm sardines/ mathi, cleaned1 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp chilli powder3/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp fennel powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder10-12 shallots1/2 cup grated coconut1 tbsp crushed red chilli1/2″ piece ginger, crushed5 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves, chopped3 tbsp tamarind juicesalt to taste3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the sardines and make slits […]