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The Signature dish in many a Kerala home. This is my home style Kerala Fish Curry. ‘Thenga Aracha Meen Curry‘, translates to Ground Coconut Fish Curry’. Thenga (Coconut) is ground to a smooth paste along with shallots, green chillies and spices. This paste is then diluted with water to make the curry base. The fish is simmered …
Delicious Chilli Pepper Prawn Masala Okay! I am sharing my Special recipe for Chilli Pepper Prawn Masala today! Pressure cooked succulent prawns coated with a delicious peppery gravy. It smells so good too! Crushed Black Pepper Corns and Mild Chilli Powder in this dish. The heat mainly comes from the Pepper Corns. You …
Fried Pomfret Recipe – Crispy, Crusted Fried Fish The crust on this fried fish is what makes it so great. Super simple. Super Tasty. A unique preparation that you are sure to enjoy. Serve hot with Rice or even as a starter! Delicious Fried Pomfret Recipe from the South of India.
Delicious Fish Tikka – Tangy Smoky Fish Kebabs My family loves Kebabs! I make kebabs and tikkas so often, but I’ve been trying to get the kids to eat more fish. I tried these tikkas and the result was superb! My daughter thought it was chicken. These kebabs are tangy and succulent and smoky! …
Meen Pollichathu – Fish Roasted in Banana Leaf with Gravy A great centre piece for your dinner party.’Meen Pollicathu‘ – A piece of work, this one! I make this quite often and it’s pretty simple actually. They key is in baking it to perfection and making sure the skin stays intact. The luscious tangy …
Kerala Style Prawn Roast I dont’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good Kerala Style Prawn Roast. Succulent and tangy prawns roasted perfectly in a blend of spices that accentuates the seafood delightfully. This recipe really is particularly boosted by the ginger which is added towards the end. I believe it’s what makes this dish so …
Shrimp Curry with Coconut Milk Growing up, this was my favorite curry. dolloped over plain white long grained rice…. It was just sooo good. Moms friends from different countries often requested that she make this too, so I believe it appeals to the International Palate. The recipe is very simple but I must warn you …
Fish and Tapioca – Kappa Meen Curry ‘Kappayum Meenum’ (Kappa Meen Curry) – a true Keralite affair between the Cassava Root and the red hot (not too spicy) Fish Curry! The textures and combined flavors are deeply comforting. The soft but ‘al dente’ Tapioca preparation, smothered in a coconut gravy and spiced sourness provided by the …
Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls with Chicken and Shrimp A very fresh and light spring roll. A classic Vietnamese recipe. Traditionally served with the Peanut dipping sauce. The awesomeness of a salad in a roll!
Winged Bean Salad with Prawns Fresh from my friend Mini’s garden. This Funny looking bean goes by many names : Winged Bean, Asparagus Pea, Goa bean, Kacang Botol, Four sided bean, Square Bean, Chathura Payar, Irachi Payar etc… Have you had it? It’s very crunchy and thus great in salads. I am making a …
Tom Yum Fried Rice Tom Yum or Tom Yam refers to the spicy, hot and sour soup made in Thailand, the main components of which are: galangal, shallots, garlic, lemon grass, kaffir lime leaf, tamarind, palm sugar and red chillies. The ingredients are crushed and fried to a paste. Tom Yum Fried Rice uses this …
Kerala Green Pepper Corn Sardine Curry – Pachakurumulagu Mathi Curry In Kerala, sardines are always available fresh from the sea and they are prepared in most households as a staple item. Sardine curry is very tasty. This particular curry is a special one. It uses a crushed paste made from fresh green pepper corns, to …
Shrimp Curry with Coconut and Bilimbi Fruit Whenever I get this fruit known as bilimbi fruit or ‘irumban puli, I love to prepare fish or shrimp with it. I love the unique sour tone it adds. A change from using Gambooge, Tamarind, or Mango for seafood. Have you tried it? The fruit can also be …
Malabar Fish Curry – Curried Fish with Thick Gravy This is a fantastic Curried Fish Dish. Classic Malabar Fish Curry with a thick gravy. Mildly spiced. It is beyond delicious! Follow my recipe exactly and you will get perfect results every time! A thick gravy smoothly covers the fish which is lightly fried first and then stewed …
Vietnamese Seared Fish with Ginger Lime Sauce I was absolutely amazed by the burst of flavor in each bite of this dish. A light, lovely seared fish with the crunch of julienne cucumber and the awesome ginger lime sauce. I served these in single spoon servings as an amuse-bouche, with steamed white rice as a base.
Chicken Pie / Tuna Pie – Layered Pan Cooked Chicken/Tuna PIE This is a delicious and easy to prepare dish that can be made with either cooked chicken OR a can of Tuna! Both work really well. Served with some ketchup – it makes for a great late evening snack. My daughter loves this …
Microwave Fish Fry By Dr Subair P H A healthy Fried Sardine Dish made in the Microwave. You will be happy you found this recipe. This recipe incorporates Drumstick leaves to give a lovely aroma to the fish which can be wrapped in Banana leaves prior to cooking.
Easy Microwave Fish Curry By Arifa Kochumoideen You can make this delicious fish curry in the microwave! So easy to make and makes clean up a breeze. Not to mention the flavor if fantastic.
Shrimp / Prawn Varuval – Dry Gravy Spicy Fried Shrimp Varuval – which means ‘to fry’ is the term used for the method of preparing various meat/protein dishes. The gravy is on the drier side with a nice spiced, moist coating. The flavours are wonderful in this version using small-sized shrimp/prawn and coconut bits.
Red Fish Curry – Meen Mulakittathu The intense Red color of this Red Fish Curry – Meen Mulakittathu comes from the Kashmiri Red Chili Powder, which although it lends its lovely color does not overpower with heat! We love this for lunch with white or brown rice. The rich color makes it look so appetizing as …