Meen Varuthathu/ Kerala Style Fish Fry Recipe

Meen Varuthathu/ Kerala Style Fish Fry Recipe:

 Ingredients :

fish - 5 to 8 nos(I used Salmon,Cut into medium pieces)

Crushed Ginger/Garlic  : 2 tbsp

Red Chilly Powder : 2 tbsp 

Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp 

Black Pepper Powder : 1 tsp (Crushed)

Garam masala - 1/4 tsp

Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp 

Coconut Oil- 3 tbsp

Curry leaves : 1 sprig

Salt to taste

Method of Preparation:

1.wash and clean the fish well. Set aside.

2.Marinate the fish with  red chilly,turmeric, garam masala ,ginger garlic paste and salt Keep the fish pieces for 1 hour in refrigerator.

3. Heat oil to a pan  add curry leaves  and fry the fish on medium heat  for about 5 minutes on both sides.

4.Add some crushed fennel seeds and curry leaves ,close it with a lid to avoid any spluttering out .

5.Once crisp,remove from heat.  

Serve with rice and Enjoy...