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.

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.