Meen Tilappichathu (Boiled Fish)
This is a simple and easy to make dish
made by boiling fish and masala in water. Fish like Pearl Spot (Karimeen),
Mullet (Kanambu), Mackarel (Aila) or small fishes like kozhuva, mullan etc. are
best suited for this preparation.
Ingredients:
- Fish - 1/2kg
- Small Onions - 20-25
- Ginger- 1 piece
- Green Chillies - 3-4
- Garlic- 2 flakes
- Curry leaves- 2 sprigs
- Red Chilly Powder- 2tbsp
- Tumeric Powder- 1/2
tsp
- Oil- 2dsp
- Salt to taste
- Water- 2 cups
- Vinegar (optional)- 1tsp
Preparation:
Crush small onions, ginger and garlic. Heat oil in
a mud pot and saute the crushed ingredients with green chillies. Add
Turmeric,Red chilly powder and saute well. Pour water and bring to a boil. Add
the cleaned fish, curry leaves and salt to taste. Boil well on medium heat till
done.
Add vinegar when the fish is almost done.
