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 […]
Category: Fish
Sardine Coconut Curry with Tapioca / Mathi – Kappa Thenga Aracha Curry
Ingredients: 1 – 1 1/2 cup tapioca, cut into 2 inch long pieces1/2 kg sardines / mathi1 1/4- 1 1/2 cup grated coconut2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 shallots, sliced3 green chillies, slit1- 1 1/2 tsp ginger, thinly sliced2 sprigs curry leavesgooseberry sized tamarindsalt to taste Preparation: Clean and cut the […]
Unakka Nangu / Dry Sole Fish Chammanthi
Ingredients: 2 big dry sole fish / unakka nangu / unakka manthal8 dry red chillies4 shallots1/2 inch piece ginger3/4 cup grated coconutsmall gooseberry sized tamarind1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and add cleaned dry fish and fry till crispy. Keep it aside. To the remaining […]
Thenga Aracha Meen Curry / Fish Curry in Coconut Paste
Ingredients: 350 gm fish (I used pomfret)3/4 cup grated coconut4 shallots, thinly sliced3/4 tsp ginger, sliced2 green chillies, slit2 1/2 -3 tsp kashmiri chilli powdera pinch of fenugreek powder1-2 gamboge / kudampuli, torn into pieces2 sprig curry leaves1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the fish into pieces, clean it and […]
Ambazhanga Meen Curry / Hog Plum Fish Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish, cleaned4 hog plums / ambazhanga ( more or less depending on the sourness)2 big tomatoes, chopped4 green chillies1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2-1 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut4 shallots1/2-1 tsp fennel seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste For Tempering: 4 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leaves3 tbsp […]
Mullan / Silver Belly Fish Fry
Ingredients: 15-18 mullan / siver belly fish, cleaned 2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder ( add more or less to your spice level) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste oil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, mix together chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt adding little water and make a smooth paste. Marinate the fish […]
Nongal Fry / Ladyfish Fry With Rice Flour
Ingredients: 5-6 medium ladyfish/ nongal, cleaned 1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder ( add more or less to your spice level) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste 3 tbsp rice flour oil for frying Preparation: Clean the fish and make slits on both sides of the fish. In a bowl, mix together chilli powder, […]
Baked Salmon With Indian Spices
Ingredients: 1/2 kg boneless salmon fillet, cut into pieces 2 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp fennel powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 2-4 tbsp melted butter / olive oil 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice salt to taste Preparation: Wash the […]
Tuna Puttu
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup puttu podi 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 cans of tuna 1 big onion, finely chopped 2-3 green chillies, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 small tomato, chopped 1/2 -3/4 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp pepper powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp […]
Fish / Meen Vayattu Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish pieces 20-25 shallots 3 green chillies, chopped 1 big tomato, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp ginger, crushed or finely chopped 2 kudampuli / gambooge soaked in water 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 2 cups thin coconut milk (2nd coconut milk) 1/2 cup thick coconut milk 1/4 tsp […]
Kumbalanga – Mathi Curry / Sardine Curry With Ash Gourd
Ingredients: 2 cups kumbalanga/ ash gourd, chopped 8-10 sardines, cleaned 3 green chillies, slit 1 small onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped small piece ginger, crushed 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 garlic cloves 1 cup grated coconut gooseberry sized tamarind salt to taste 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 2 […]
Mathi – Chembu Curry / Sardine Curry With Taro
Ingredients: 8-10 sardines, cleaned 4 small chembu/ taro 3 green chillies, slit 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tbsp tamarind pulp / gooseberry sized tamarind 2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut salt to taste Preparation: Clean and cut each sardine into 2 pieces and keep it […]