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Monday, March 22, 2010

Ayala Curry / Mackerel Curry



Mackerel is a rich, oily fish, and as such is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and other serious illnesses. Mackerel is an abundant source of vitamin.
Kerala Mackerel Curry is a hot and Spicy Curry cooked with kudampuli.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Mackrel – 500gm or 1 lb
  • Sliced Shallots – 8 nos
  • Green Chilly(Slit) -4 nos
  • Chopped Ginger - ½ tsp
  • Chopped Garlic - ½ tsp
  • Kudam Puli(Kukum star)-4nos
  • Corriander powder – 3 tsp
  • Chilli powder – 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Fenugreek Powder -a pinch
  • Water -¼ cup
  • Salt
  • Coconut Oil – 3 tsp
  • Curry Leaves

PREPARATION METHOD:
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
  • Add Shallots/ Onions, Chilly, Chopped Ginger- Garlic and saute until the Onion turns transparent.
  • Add Chilly Powder and Corriander Powder into it and stir well till the raw smell goes.
  • Add Water,Salt,Kudam Pui and Turmeric Powder and allow to boil for 15 minutes.
  • When the Gravy gets thick add the fish .
  • Cover the pan with a lid and allow to cook for 10 minutes.
  • When the fish is cooked, remove from fire.
  • Sprinkle Fenugreek powder and add Curry leaves and remaining Coconut Oil. 
Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.

2 comments:

  1. If you omit or minimise the amount of coriander powder you can keep this curry about 3days without refrigerating!!!!! Believe me....it tastes best from the 2nd day onwards...

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  2. Curry kanditu vayyil vellam vanu... looks yummy!

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