meen vevichathu(kerala fish curry)

This is my first entry to the blogging world . Thats why I thought of startng with one of my favorite dishes. let me share with you the recipe.

Ingredients:

1) fish(I used the fresh whole catfish) cut into thin slices   -2no’s

2)red chilli powder         - 2tsp

3)coriander powder    -  1/2 tsp

4)turmeric powder      - 1/4 tsp

5)small red onions(shallots)        -   2 bulbs

6)garlic               -4 flakes

7)ginger              -  1/2″piece

8)curry leaves    -   2 sprigs

9)coccum(kudam puli)             - 4 no’s

10)salt          -  to taste

11)cooking oil(preferably cocconut oil)         -   3 tsp

method:

a)clean and cut fish into thin slices or steaks b) roast chilli powder, coriander and turmeric c)make a smooth paste with onions, garlic , and roasted spices  d)soak coccum in a little warm water e)chop ginger into fine pieces f)heat oil in a pan and put the curry leaves. g) when the curry leaves splitter add the ground paste and chopped ginger and salt and when it turns a little darker add the fish pieces and coccum and mix together gently.h) pour water to 3/4 the level of fish and bring to boil on high heat and simmer till the fish is tender. pour a little coconut oil over the fish and remove from fire i) cool and pour to a mud pan(meenchatti) if you want to keep it for longer period. this recipe is usually served with boiled rice

~ by saira on 260000006UTC27,2007.