Malayora Meen Curry
It is a nadan recipe prepared in the high ranges or hilly regions of Kerala. It can be served with boiled rice or kappa.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 1 / Fish
- 1 / Shallots
- 1 tsp Ginger / garlic — chopped
- 4 Green chilli
- 1 / Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1/ 2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1/4 Fenugreek seeds
- 1 Or Raw mango
- 1/2 Water
- 1/2 Coconut — grated
- 4 tbsp Coconut oil
- Curry leaves
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Warm coconut oil in a mud pot, allow to crackle fenugreek seeds, add shallots, curry leaves. Ginger, garlic, green chillies and cook it, stirring well.
Step 2
Add all powders and again cook it, stirring.
Step 3
Add raw mango pieces, water, salt and Stir everything together thoroughly. Cover the pot and when it starts to boil, add fish pieces.Put the lid on and let it go for 5 minutes on low heat.
Step 4
Grind the grated coconut to make a smooth paste. Then add the ground coconut paste to the mud pot. let it go for another 2 minutes.
Step 5
Malayora Meen Curry is ready to serve. It goes well with boiled rice. Kappa or chakka puzhukk.
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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