Meen Peera Pattichathu(Fish Peera)

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• Fish(Small sardines
• 3 – Kukum star Kudampuli
• 6 nos Small onions (Kunjulli)
• 1” piece Ginger
• 4 nos Garlic pods
• 6 nos Green chillies
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder
• Curry leaves Plenty
• 1 cup Coconut — grated
• 1 tbsp Cococnut oil
• Salt, to taste

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash kudampuli properly and soak it in a little water for sometime.

2. Step 2

   Mix the fish with pounded(crushed) small onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies, turmeric powder, salt, curry leaves and grated coconut.

3. Step 3

   Add kudampuli to the mixture.

4. Step 4

   Add water, just necessary for the fish to be cooked.

5. Step 5

   Pour coconut oil on top and cover the pan.

6. Step 6

   Use an earthern pot to get that traditional taste and smell.

7. Step 7

   Put the pot on flame and allow it to cook.

8. Step 8

   After 5 minutes, take it off the heat.

9. Step 9

   It will take only 5 minutes for the fish to be cooked. :- There shouldn¦t be any water left, by the time the fish is finally cooked and ready. :- The ingredients taste better when they are pounded, don¦t cut them using knife.