It will take 3-4 minutes to fry the paste. I'm Neha, Blogger & recipe expert behind WhiskAffair. She’s not the “teacherly” type, so she never passed on her recipes. I made the Fish curry following the recipe to a T and it came out perfect like my mom’s. Add in a cup of second pressed coconut milk. –. However, you may use any other oil that you deem fit. Please explain if the kottayam fish curry adds it. Hope you like the recipes here. Kerala's Red Fish Curry or the Mulaku Charu is hot and spicy fish curry. https://greatcurryrecipes.net/2019/03/20/keralan-fish-curry Dumpling / Kozhukattai / idiyappam Recipes. Seafood is his favorite and his eternal love is with Sardines (Mathi Meen). His sense of humor and timing cant be beat. Close the pan with a lid and let it simmer for five minutes. Kerala Fish Curry is a traditional Malabari dish and is a tad spicy curry. Glad you guys liked the fish curry. Even Mom, who normally follows only her own recipes says that your recipe is a must have. Have you missed adding the first pressed coconut milk ? So, it doesn't get too spicy but still gets the colour. Apart from that, because of shallots and curry leaves, this dish tastes very authentic and refined. I have used coconut oil to make this dish as it contributes awesomely to the flavours. Can I cook.pomfret this way? Close the pan with a lid and let it simmer for five minutes. Really glad that you liked it! Can u give me the English or Hindi name or.will any small fish can be cooked this way? This curry tastes best when made in earthen pot or manchatti. Mix coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pepper powder and fenugreek powder in a bowl. I have tried it in my home and everyone loved it. But, most importantly, it has a signature taste of kudampuli (Dried Malabar tamarind) and curry leaves. Kerala Fish Curry is a traditional Malabari dish and is a tad spicy curry. It tastes better the next day. Required fields are marked *, Rate this recipe Fish curry and rice or fish curry and kappa pukku is the absolute comfort food for every malayali. This curry is piping hot red in color because we add loads of Kashmiri red chilli powder to it. This curry will taste great with seafood like prawns as well. My grandmother was the best cook in the family, but as she’s gotten older her taste buds and memory have withered. Add shallots (You can use sliced onion if shallots are not available), ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry until they turn golden brown. Kerala style fish curry made with Kodampuli – Malabar Tamarind and Sardines (Mathi Meen). FacebookInstagramTwitter, Your email address will not be published. Fish – 500 gm, cut into medium pieces (I used 3 medium-small fillets of wild salmon) 2. Thats so nice to hear that this recipe got mom’s approval. ★☆ The flavours will mature with time and it will even get more delicious the next day. Hence, I use fish pieces to make Alleppey Fish Curry,  Tomato Fish Curry, Methi Machli, often. So, it doesn’t get too spicy but still gets the color. In the mean time, make a paste of turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Salt the fish Salt the fish steaks. Once the paste is well cooked, add in half a cup of water. Love South Indian food!! Turned out mouth watering. Add in the salt. April 16, 2018 by Suguna Vinodh 39 Comments. Recipe with step by step pictures. You are on target with the proportions and spices. Read more..... (c) Copyright 2020 Kannamma Cooks | Privacy Policy | Hosting and Customization by Best Hosting And Design. Tried it and everyone loved the fish curry. For this recipe if I don’t get kodum puli can I get the same flavor with regular tamarind? Add a few drops of water and make a thick paste. Hi! Spicy fish curry made with coconut milk. A simple Kerala style Varutharacha Meen Curry which has a robust heat from the spices and is balanced with a rich coconut sauce. Hallo kannamma Tag @kannammacooks on Instagram and hashtag it #kannammacooks. Stay safe and happy cooking. Add this paste in the pan and fry util it turns brown. I have tamarind concentrate, but can I add kokam instead of kodampuli to give it that taste? Now add 2 cups of water and kudampuli and bring it to a boil. Add shallots, ginger, garlic and green chillies and fry until they turn golden brown. Crush the ginger and garlic in a mortar and pestle. Streaks of oil will start appearing from the mixture. Just add the soaked kodampuli to the pan. Therefore, you can make it throughout the year. Kokum can also be added for a Kadampuli like taste. Easy Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian dishes with step by step pictures. Plus, mustard seeds, ginger garlic and fenugreek seeds makes this dish flavourful. Learn how your comment data is processed. Simmer the heat. Kokum or tamarind? Adding a sprinkling of Kerala Garam Masala at end makes it even more delicious. Remove the pan from heat and let the curry rest for 2-3 hours for the flavours to mature. Came out well. Collection of Tamil Nadu Recipes , Tamil Cuisine, Kongunad Recipes. ★☆ If you want a rich curry, you can add the first milk at the end. This curry tastes best when made in earthen pot or manchatti. Very good Recipe! Print Recipe. Made it today. Fry until it turns brown. I have used Mathi Meen – Sardines today. Add it to the pan along with chopped Indian shallots (Indian small onions) and slit green chillies. Well, it's pretty much a basic fish curry recipe, but the flavours of cocoum and coconut milk takes it to another level. This curry is piping hot red in colour because we add loads of Kashmiri red chilli powder to it. IAM living in in Canada and also I shared this my family friends also thanks, Nice fish curry recipe but is it ok to add kodampulli water alone with curry paste or need to add the Kodampulli also with curry paste, The recipe looks so delicious. Soak the Kodampuli in a cup of water for 5 minutes. Kerala style fish curry made with Kodampuli – Malabar Tamarind and Sardines (Mathi Meen). Hence, do add them without fail, ladies. I have a long time friend called Linish who is an ultimate foodie. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Went for it again today. Thanks for sharing such tasty recipe. Pearl onions – 4, sliced […] He is into the film industry and the struggle there is so real. Kodambuli – Malabar Tamarind is a dried fruit used in curries as a souring agent. Serve hot with rice. One of our house staples! Thanks so much Ananya. Today, he went back for seconds of this, which was my childhood favorite (although Amumma used to make it with chemeen). He just makes me laugh instantly almost every single day with his jokes and memes. I am super happy that it brought back memories. Add a few drops of water and make a thick paste. To make Kerala Fish Curry with coconut milk, instead of adding water in the below-mentioned steps, add 2 cups of thin coconut milk and cook the fish in it. I tried it meen Kari .me and my friend s like it to No shobha. (mom passed away 7 years ago and we’ve missed her cooking a lot). Serve this curry at least 3-4 hours after making it. You may use any fish for making this smoky, pungent curry. Traditional food from Kerala is very delish and wholesome. Heat coconut oil in a pan (preferably an earthen pot) and add in the mustard seeds, curry leaves and fenugreek seeds. It is a small round shaped fruit and is used in it’s dried form. Hence, do add them without fail, ladies. If using coconut milk, replace water with thin coconut milk. This fish curry is one of those. Unlike the “ Meen Vevichathu ” recipe, this one has gravy. Your email address will not be published. Serve this curry at least 3-4 hours after making it. It means a lot to me. You can also order it online from Amazon. I used the sardines in the tin but came out so tasty. ★☆ Thanks! This curry tastes great with Kappa , Appam , Puttu , Chapathi and Rice. I have used Seer fish. If you want a fiery looking red curry, use Kashmiri red chilli powder. Sprinkle half a teaspoon of salt on both sides of the fish. Add fish and salt to taste and cook for 8-10 minutes. Do follow my simple recipe to make it then? Happy Cooking. Thenga Aracha Meen Curry Ingredients (Serves 6) 1. Coconut oil – 1.5 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp Dried red chilly – 1 Curry leaves – A few 3. Here is the recipe for making coconut milk at home. Tried it out last month. My Favorite things include my Wusthof knife, Coffee, Ilayaraja, Tamil and beaches. 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