Indian Seafood & Fish Recipes : Kerala Fish Fry

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Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 14 minutes
Style: Kerala Non-Vegetarian

500 grams skinless firm white fish slices or pieces well washed
1 tablespoon(s) finely sliced garlic
1 tablespoon(s) ginger juliennes
4 green chillies slit
1 medium onion(s) finely sliced
1 teaspoon(s) red chilli powder
½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
1 small raw mango sliced or tomato chopped
2 cup(s) water
1 sprig(s) curry leaves
2 tablespoon(s) oil
salt to taste

Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan till hot. Add the garlic, ginger, green chillies and onions. Saute for about 4 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, curry leaves and salt. Saute briefly.
Add the water and raw mango slices / chopped tomato. Bring to a boil. Drop in the fish and mix gently. Cover and cook on low for about 10 minutes or till the fish is cooked and the gravy is semi-dry.

TIP:
For a sour taste, either vinegar, lime juice or tamarind paste can be used in place of raw mango or tomato.
Serve hot with: warm Lacy Rice and Coconut Pancakes (Appam) and / or steamed rice.

Indian Seafood & Fish Recipes

Kerala Fish Fry(Karimeen Pollichathu)

Kerala Fish Fry
(Karimeen Pollichathu)