Crispy Masala Fish Fry With Coconut
When it comes to coastal cuisine, Kerala’s culinary repertoire shines with its vibrant flavors and unique preparations. One such standout dish is Crispy Masala Fish Fry with Coconut.
Ingredients
- 6 Nos. Fish here used mackerel
- 1 Cup Grated coconut
- 1 Tbsp Fennel seeds Perumjeerakam
- 1 Pod Garlic
- 1 Inch piece Ginger
- 1 Tbsp Red chilly powder
- ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 Tsp Coriander powder
- 3 Nos. Green chillies
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
- Few Curry leaves
- Coconut oil for frying
- Salt As reqd
Instructions
- Clean the fish and make slits on it as shown in the figure.
- Take a bowl and add grated coconut, fennel seeds, coriander powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder, garlic, ginger and salt as required.
- Combine well.
- Add this mixture into a mixer grinder along with green chillies and little water.
- Grind to make a semi coarse paste.
- Add the ground paste and some curry leaves into the cleaned fish. Add lemon juice.
- Marinate the fish with this and keep aside for just 10 minutes.
- Heat a pan with oil. To get a kerala taste use coconut oil. When the oil becomes just hot enough, place the fish in the oil and fry on a medium flame.
- After 3-4 minutes, turn it to the other side and add curry leaves. Fry until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve hot along with rice, chappathi etc...
Notes
You can visit this link Restaurant Style Fish Fry. You can also visit this link Coconut Fish Fry.
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