Soak kukum star pieces in half cup water. Add salt and keep aside.

Mix together grated coconut, chopped shallots, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, turmeric powder and kukum pieces. Add the water in which kukum star was soaked. 3)Add the fish pieces to the grated coconut mixture. Add the curry leaves.

Pour coconut oil on top and close the vessel with a lid. Cook in low heat.

When the water has fully evaporated, remove the vessel from flame.

Now traditionally cooked meen peera is ready.

Note : Use an earthen pot for the traditional taste and smell.