Tuesday, June 30, 2009

FISH FRY

Ingredient


Measurement
Fish 1 lb
Chili powder 1 tsp
Oil 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tbsp



Method
When you buy the whole fish it is advisable to freeze it for a few

hours before cutting. It will be easier to cut and get those

nice,fine slices
Even if you are not going to fry it the same day,just cut them into

fine slices and marinate them with the ingredients above
The fish should be marinated for at least 2 hours before frying.
When frying heat the oil in a big hollow non-stick pan on medium heat
Heat and fry one fish first to taste and see if everything is okay

and then fry the remaining ones
This goes well with sambar, rasam or fish curry. Serve them hot

FISH KORMA

Ingredient


Measurement
Fish 1 lb
Onions 2 (1 chopped)
Green chillies 6
Tomatoes 1 chopped
Cinnamon 1 medium size
Cloves 1 piece
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tbsp


Method
Cut the fish into small pieces. Grind the first four ingredients
In a pan heat oil and season with cinnamon and clove
Add the onion and tomato and fry just a little bit(do not let it

brown)
Add the ground ingredients and fry well
Add 1 cup water, close and let it boil for 6 to 7 mts
Now add the fish pieces and let it cook on medium and heat for

another 5 minutes
Remove from the heat and here you can add 1/4 cup coconut milk and a

few drops of fresh lemon juice, sprinkle cilantro and serve hot

FISH CURRY

Ingredient


Measurement
Fish 1 lb
Onions 2 (1 chopped)
Garlic 5 cloves
Tomatoes 2
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Chili powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1 1/2 tsp
Salt 1 tbsp


Method
Marinate fish with chilli powder, turmeric powder and ½ tsp salt for

an hour
Grind one onion, tomatoes, cumin powder, chilli powder and coriander

powder
Heat oil in sauce pan and add mustard seeds
Once it starts popping, add chopped onion and garlic and almost

blacken it(do not burn). Reduce heat to low
Add the ground mixture from step 2, turmeric powder, salt and 2 cups

water. Let it boil well for 5-7 minutes
Add fish and let it boil in low heat until cooked for approximately 5

minutes. Do not over cook at anytime
Sprinkle cilantro for look and flavor and serve hot