Ayala Mulakittathu | Mackerel Red Fish Curry With Raw Mango
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this fish curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 500 g Mackerel
- 3 nos Tomato
- 1 small Raw mango
- 4 nos Green chillies
- 5 nos Shallots
- 1 Clove garlic
- 21/2 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 3/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds
- Curry leaves, a few
- Coriander leaves, a few
Preparation
Step 1
Cut the veggies and keep it ready.
Step 2
Heat oil an a clay pot and let the mustard seeds crackle, fenugreek seeds and cumin seeds. Then add shallots and cook until lightly browned.
Step 3
Add tomato, green chilly, raw mango, garlic, coriander leaves, curry leaves and Let it cook for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt and water as needed. let it go for 10 minutes in low flame.
Step 5
Add mackerel fish pieces and cook again for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Ayala Mulakittathu/Mackerel red fish curry with raw mango is ready to serve.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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