Name: Kerala Simple Fish Fry(Meen)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 kg King fish; 2 tbsp Chilly powder; 1/2 tsp Coriander powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; Salt (As reqd); 1/4 tsp Fennel seeds (Perinjeerakam); 1/4 tsp Amchoor powder (can add a tsp of vinegar or tamarind pulp instead, Dry mango powder); 1 no Onion (sliced, medium); Oil for deep frying

Kerala Simple Fish Fry(Meen)

Meen porichathu (varuthathu)

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Cuisine Kerala

Servings people

Ingredients

1 kg King fish
2 tbsp Chilly powder
1/2 tsp Coriander powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt As reqd
1/4 tsp Fennel seeds Perinjeerakam
1/4 tsp Amchoor powder can add a tsp of vinegar or tamarind pulp instead, Dry mango powder
1 no Onion sliced, medium
Oil for deep frying

Instructions

Clean and cut fish into medium pieces.
Grind together all powders, salt and fennel seeds along with a tsp of oil and a little water into a smooth paste.
Marinate the fish with the above masala for atleast 1/2 an hr.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.
Deep fry the marinated fish.
When the fish gets half cooked, add 1/4 of the sliced onions.
Fry, till the onions turn golden brown.
:- Serve hot as a starter.

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Kerala Simple Fish Fry(Meen)