Karimeen Fry
Up until now, we haven’t featured any fish recipes, but India’s coastal states are huge on fish. There are families where people refuse to eat food without an accompaniment of their regular fish fry or fish curry. This pearl spot fish found in God’s Own Country, Kerala, is a delicacy. The super soft fish takes on the masalas flavour and is a delight with some brown rice and local toddy!
It’s the perfect accompaniment to your tipple. No more Vindaloo after a bite of this!
Kerala Karimeen Pollichathu is a ‘star’ dish very popular in top rated hotels and restaurants. Native to Allepey, this Kuttanadan fish preparation is unique and interesting. Cleaned Pearl spot fish or Karimeen is marinated with a blend of rich spicy masala and baked in a banana leaf. A favorite delicacy in Kerala cuisine, Kerala Karimeen Pollichathu always makes you crave for more. Here is the fish recipe you can prepare at home. Sauteed shallot masala mixture is spread on a banana leaf and a partially fried Karimeen is placed on top. One more layer of spicy masala is spread on top of fish and the banana leaf is folded into a packet. Tied with a string, these fish packets are cooked in a kadai in slow heat for 10 minutes. Enjoy the authentic Kerala taste. I love Karimeen fishes though there are lot of spiky bones. The taste and flavor of these type of fishes are just so real and authentic.
