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Main Course

Deep Fried Crispy Mandeli

The smell of fish cooking in coconut oil with curry leaves is the smell of every fishing village kitchen in Kerala. Quick to cook, deeply satisfying, and always served with hot rice.

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

25 nos Mandeli fish : 20
Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
Rice flour : 3 tsp
Salt, to taste
Oil — for frying

Preparation

Step 1
Wash and clean the fish. Remove the head, the tail and the scales.
Step 2
Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and set aside for 30 - 40 minutes.
Step 3
Enter Step.
Step 4
Add the rice flour to the marinated fish and coat well.
Step 5
Enter Step.
Step 6
Warm the oil in a pan till it is very hot - almost smoking.
Step 7
Fry the mandeli in batches of 10 - 12 fish at a time.
Step 8
Fry on both sides till golden brown and crispy.

Tip

Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.

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Main Course

Deep Fried Crispy Mandeli

The smell of fish cooking in coconut oil with curry leaves is the smell of every fishing village kitchen in Kerala. Quick to cook, deeply satisfying, and always served with hot rice.

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

25 nos Mandeli fish : 20
Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
Rice flour : 3 tsp
Salt, to taste
Oil — for frying

Preparation

Step 1
Wash and clean the fish. Remove the head, the tail and the scales.
Step 2
Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and set aside for 30 - 40 minutes.
Step 3
Enter Step.
Step 4
Add the rice flour to the marinated fish and coat well.
Step 5
Enter Step.
Step 6
Warm the oil in a pan till it is very hot - almost smoking.
Step 7
Fry the mandeli in batches of 10 - 12 fish at a time.
Step 8
Fry on both sides till golden brown and crispy.