Kappa Vevichathu Kudampuli Meen Curry
Embark on a culinary odyssey through the vibrant landscapes of Kerala, India, as we delve into the exquisite flavors of two dishes: Kappa Vevichathu and Kudampuli Meen Curry.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 kg Tapioca(Kappa
- 5 nos Green chillies
- 5 nos Garlic
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Of one Coconut — grated
- 2 sprig Curry leaves
- Salt, as needed
- 1/2 kg Choora fish
- 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri Chilly Powder
- 1/2 tbsp Ordinary Chilly Powder
- 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seed powder (Uluva)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- Kudampuli (Gambooge, as needed
- Curry leaves, a few
- 2 Glasses Boiling water
- Coconut oil, as needed
- Salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Chop tapioca into small pieces and wash well.
Step 2
Boil water in a vessel and add the tapioca pieces. Add required salt.
Step 3
When tapioca is cooked well, drain off water completely. Set aside.
Step 4
Get the grated coconut and add green chillies, garlic and turmeric. Crush to a coarse texture in a mixer.
Step 5
Now take a pan and add the cooked tapioca. Stir in the crushed coconut mixture, 1/2 glass water, 2 sprigs of curry leaves and required salt.
Step 6
Cover with a lid and Let it cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
Step 7
Get a ladle and mix the tapioca mixture well until it is mashed.
Step 8
Kappa Vevichathu is ready. Serve hot with Kudampuli Meen Curry.
Step 9
Wash and drain well the Choora fish pieces.
Step 10
Get an earthen pot and heat it on the "aduppu". If you do have aduppu, you can cook on the gas stove. First, add 3 tablespoon of coconut oil and let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 11
Add ginger-garlic paste and stir in low flame.
Step 12
Next, add kashmiri chilly powder, ordinary chilly powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. cook in low flame till the raw smell leaves completely.
Step 13
Stir in 2 glasses of boiling water, required salt, kudampuli pieces and the cleaned Choora fish pieces. Stir in fenugreek seed powder ad few curry leaves too.
Step 14
Close the pan with a lid and cook the fish in medium flame.
Step 15
When the gravy has thickened and the fish pieces are done, add 1 tablespoon coconut oil and swirl the pan around. Add few curry leaves and keep the pan closed for 5 minutes.
Step 16
Hot & spicy Kudampuli Meen Curry, every Malayalee's favorite, is ready.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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