Vypeen`s Dancing Cheenavala
Fresh fish cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 250 g White fish fillet
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Heaped Chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Fenugreek powder a pinch (Uluva)
- 11/2 tbsp Chickpea flour Kadala mavu
- 1 nos Egg
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
- 1 cup Mint leaves
- 2 nos Green chillies
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Coconut grated — optional
Preparation
Step 1
Wash and clean the fish. Drain and dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a deep bowl, beat egg and add lemon juice, chilly powder, turmeric powder, fenugreek powder and seasoning powder(salt or fish cube).
Step 3
Add chickpea flour and beat till smooth.
Step 4
Set a wok over medium heat and pour in the oil. Dip each fish in batter and fry in hot oil till golden brown.
Step 5
For mint chutney grind coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, sugar, lemon juice, grated coconut and required salt to a smooth paste.
Step 6
Goes well with mint chutney and yogurt dressing.
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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