Chooda / Netholi Varuthathu

Chooda fry is made by marinating the Netholi and frying in oil.

INGREDIENTS:

• Netholi/Chooda – 1 cup
• Chilli powder – ¼ tsp
• Pepper Powder - ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Add Turmeric Powder,Chilly Powder, Pepper Powder and salt in fish and mix well.
• Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat Oil in a pan.
• Put netholi into it and fry till it becomes crisp.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice

Ayala Varuthathu / Mackerel Fry

Mackerel or Ayala is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.
This fish can be used to make a Ayala Curry or can be Fried. The fish is marinated with masala and fried in oil.

INGREDIENTS:

• Mackerel - 6 nos
• Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
• Chilly powder - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Clean the Fish and make diagonal slits through the fish .
• Mix Chilly powder,Turmeric powder and Salt with little water.
• Marinate the fish with the mix and keep aside for 15 minutes.
• Fry the fish on both sides over a low fire.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.

Aavoli Varuthathu / Pomfret / Butter fish Fry

Butterfish or Pomfret is popularly known as Aavoli in Kerala. It is marinated and fried in oil to make a tasty fry dish.

INGREDIENTS:

• Butter Fish/ Avoli - 5 nos
• Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
• Chilly powder - 1 tbsp
• Garlic pods -2 - 3 nos
• Ginger - A small piece
• Shallots - 2
• Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

PREPARATION METHOD:

• Clean the Fish and make diagonal slits through the fish .
• Grind the chilly powder, turmeric powder,garlic, ginger, shallot, pepper powder, curry leaves and salt.
• Marinate the fish with the mix and keep aside for 20 minutes.
• Fry the fish on both sides over a low fire.

Recommended Combination: Serve hot with Rice.