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Meen Masala | Kerala Fish Masala

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • FOR FISH:
  • 500 gm kingfish cut into thick pieces and cleaned
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 strand curry leaves
  • FOR MASALA:
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 medium onions thinly sliced
  • 2 green chillies slit
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 to matoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp fennel powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Curry leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Make a paste out of the turmeric, red chilli powder, vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Add the fish and coat well. Leave it to marinate for around 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan and spread it across. Sprinkle in the curry leaves.
  • Fry the fish on both the sides till brownish and almost cooked. Switch off and leave in the pan.
  • In another saucepan, heat the oil for the masala. Add the onions and green chillies with a pinch of salt and cook till soft.
  • Add the ginger and garlic paste and saute till the raw smell is gone.
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are mashed up.
  • Add all the powder and stir till the masala becomes slightly dark - ensure not to burn! Adjust the salt.
  • Add in a little water and cook for some more time on low flame till the masala is all cooked.
  • Slowly add the fish along with the oil and remains and stir softly to combine well, ensuring not to break the fish.
  • Cook on low flame for around 5 minutes on closed lid.
  • Switch off and serve warm with chapathis, or rice...