Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2

Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2

My earlier Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry, (recipe here ) is quite popular. Here is Version 2 or what I call Red Thenga Aracha Meen Curry. This shows, how versatile the recipe is and can be catered to different tastes.

In the previous version, a larger amount is made, using a wet grinder. The curry is finished off with a little coconut milk or cream, making it yellower in colour than Version 2.

Here, in Version 2.. we have a more orange or reddish curry. Both curries are so simple and yummy. It all just boils down to the mood. Any fish can be used. I have used Kingfish in the video.

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Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2

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How to make Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2- Recipe at a glance:

• Combine a few simple ingredients, with the grated coconut. Grind to a smooth paste.
• Cook this past along with enough water.
• Adjust spice to the required amount.
• Add fish, fish tamarind and salt.
• Cook till fish is done.
• Temper, with a few additional seasoning ingredients, in coconut oil. Pour over the curry.

Ingredients:

• 300 gms fish
• 2 pieces of fish tamarind ( gambooge/ kudampuli) – according to how sour they are.
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ginger
• 1-2 tsp Chilli powder to taste(mild or hot)

To be ground together:

• 1 cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 shallot
• 1 small green chillies
• 2 plus Kashmiri chilli powder
• 3/4 hot chilli powder
• 3/4 tsp coriander powder
• just less than 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
•  a few curry leaves

For tempering.

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil
• 4-5 fenugreek seeds
• 1 -2 shallot, sliced
• A few Curry leaves
• sliced green chillies, to taste

It is recommended that you open the recipe page and keep this page going if you like to WATCH / LISTEN to the video alongside the written instructions.

Key Ingredients: Fish, Coconut, Spices, Shallots, Curry leaves, Ginger, Coconut Oil.

EAT AND TELL!!! Let us know if you tried –  Kerala Thenga Aracha Meen Curry – Version 2