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Showing posts with label fish fry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fish fry. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Chemmeen Fry / Shrimp Fry



Chemmeen Varuthathu / Shrimp Fry is a spicy fried dish which can be served together with rice or as an apetizer/snack.
Dont forget to remove the vein of the shrimp by making a shallow cut lengthwise down the outer curve of the shrimp's body after you remove the shell.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Chemmen / Shrimp – 20 nos
  • Ginger Paste - ½ tsp
  • Garlic Paste - ½ tsp
  • Lime juice – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
  • Red chilly powder – 2 tbsp
  • Pepper powder – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves – few 
  • Coconut oil for frying
  • Salt to taste

PREPARATION METHOD:
  • Clean and devein the Chemmeen / Shrimp. 
  • Marinate the fish with all ingredients and keep it aside for 2 hrs in refrigerator.
  • Heat Oil in a Pan.
  • Fry the chemmeen along with curry leaves in low fire for 10 minutes.
Recommended Combination:Chemmen Varuthathu / Shrimp Fry can be served hot with Rice / Appam / Chappathi

Monday, March 22, 2010

Mathi Varuthathu / Sardine Fry



Sardines are and excellent source of protein and good fatty acids.
For Sardine Fry,fishes are marrinated and deep fried in cooking oil..

INGREDIENTS:
  • Sardine - 10 nos
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Chilly powder - 1 tsp
  • Garlic pods - 1 nos
  • Ginger - A small piece
  • Shallots - 3 nos
  • Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying

PREPARATION METHOD:
  • Clean the Fish and make slits through the fish .
  • Grind the Chilly powder,Turmeric powder,garlic, ginger, shallot,Pepper powder 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.


Kilimeeen Varuthathu / Red Snapper Fry



Kilimeen or Golden Thread fish can be used to make a good fry dish. Prepare by frying the marinated fish in oil.

INGREDIENTS:
  • Kilimeen/Golden Thread - 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.

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.