Karimeen Recipes Kerala Style
Fish fry is one of the most de fish recipes you can make as a snack or a side dish. It involves using minimum ingredients, yet the result is supremely flavourful. Kerala can easily be the epicentre of all the amazing fish dishes in the country. Here we share a delectable Karimeen Fish fry recipe that you can cook Kerala-style at home. Karimeen or Pearl Spot is also the official fish of Kerala, and hence this fish fry recipe is popular among the locals.
Karimeen is entirely native to Kerala, although other states have begun cultivating them for sale. Few people know this, but Karimeen was declared the state fish in 2010. Producing over 2000 tonnes of Pearl Spot a year, the Kerala government had declared 2010-2011 The Year of Karimeen.
The word ‘Karimeen’ itself is a Malayalam word. It is known by other names in different states such as – Kundal, Koral, and Kalundar. It is the star food of the state for a couple of reasons.
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Firstly, it thrives in the Kerala backwaters and is in high demand in the state. Secondly, it’s a hit with both locals and tourists because of its flavour, delicate texture, and multiple cooking methods. It can be fried, steamed, slow-grilled, or even served up in a zesty coconut gravy.
Karimeen is de, its meat turns soft & flaky once cooked, and it’s not particularly fatty either. Being unique to Kerala, the state markets this fish as a native delicacy to lure in tourists. However, the flavour is truly unmissable, especially when cooked in traditional ways like the recipe we have for you below.
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Karimeen Curry (pearlspot Curry)
For this dish, you need to marinate your fish for at least an hour before frying it. The cooking time is around 30 minutes because you will need to slow fry your Karimeen. The ingredient list for this recipe is short, but the flavour bomb this dish packs is humongous. Let's get started.
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Make sure you coat the masala paste in the stomach cavity of the fish. If the paste is runny, you can add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour to it. This helps the paste to set nicely on the fish.Today's recipe is a spicy, succulent, and delicious fish fry. Do you love fish fry? Especially spicy fried fish, perfectly crispy and golden. Karimeen, or pearl spot fish, is a favorite for sea-food lovers of Kerala. Fish fry is something that everyone makes, and there is not much to blog about. But since this space features some of my favorites, I cannot skip this all-time favorite comfort food. We make fish fry almost once or twice a week and every time, make it with the excuse that I am not in a mood for elaborate cooking :). Karimeen fry is tempting and irresistible. It is a quick and simple side dish for rice.
Rani's Gourmet: Simple Karimeen Curry
Pearl spot fish or Karimeen is a popular fish found in the backwaters of Kerala. It is a state fish of Kerala popular among tourists who visit Kerala. Karimeen is an exotic fish and is expensive. There are so many popular recipes with Karimeen like polichathu, mappas, etc, and top in the menu of Kerala restaurants, resorts, and houseboats. This fry is cooked in traditional Nadan style and is spicy and flavorful.
This Kerala-style fish fry has a flavorful masala paste made of garlic, ginger, chilly, and curry leaves. Now we all know, certain flavors have an affinity for each other. There can be no doubt that garlic, ginger, black pepper, and coconut oil complement each other. There is a little tang from the vinegar and makes it even more delicious. If you do not want to use vinegar, try squeezing fresh lemon juice just. Use coconut oil and curry leaves to get the perfect taste of Kerala fish fry. For this recipe, I have used Karimeen, but you can also use kingfish, pomfret, or Thirutha/mullet.
Clean fish and squeeze some lemon juice, rub on the fish and then give a final rinse. Make a few gashes on the fish and keep aside.
Karimeen Pollichathu / Kerala Style Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves
Mix chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, fenugreek powder, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, and salt. Sprinkle little water and make a smooth paste. You can add a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice instead of water to make a paste. Apply this on the fish and inside the cavities and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add curry leaves and crushed garlic (take whole garlic and smash one time with the back of a knife). Rotate the pan just for once and then place the fish. Fry in medium flame. After two to three minutes gently move the garlic to the edge of the pan or take it out of the pan. Let the fish get browned for two minutes on one side and then flip over and fry the other side till it is done. Serve warm with rice.
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Spicy Karimeen Fry/pearl Spot Fry
Do you often look for snack ideas? I like to try new snack recipes. Freshly homemade, tea time snacks appeals to all ages. There are comfort and joy in munching a delicious sweet or savory deep-fried snack with hot piping tea. Some recipes make you nostalgic, and we keep coming back to it time and again. Kerala has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks. You never get tired of eating them! So here is a list of family favorites. Today I am sharing a collection of 10 easy to make snacks that you can make under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? Please share your ideas, leave me a comment below Want to try more Kerala snacks, check my post 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks Pazham Pori- Crispy Fried Sweet Plantain Pazham pori is a quick and easy tea time snack. It is made with ripe sweet plantains dipped in a batter and then deep-fried in coconut oil to crispy golden. Ingredients Ripe plantains - 3 medium Maida-1 1/
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Pearl spot fish or Karimeen is a popular fish found in the backwaters of Kerala. It is a state fish of Kerala popular among tourists who visit Kerala. Karimeen is an exotic fish and is expensive. There are so many popular recipes with Karimeen like polichathu, mappas, etc, and top in the menu of Kerala restaurants, resorts, and houseboats. This fry is cooked in traditional Nadan style and is spicy and flavorful.
This Kerala-style fish fry has a flavorful masala paste made of garlic, ginger, chilly, and curry leaves. Now we all know, certain flavors have an affinity for each other. There can be no doubt that garlic, ginger, black pepper, and coconut oil complement each other. There is a little tang from the vinegar and makes it even more delicious. If you do not want to use vinegar, try squeezing fresh lemon juice just. Use coconut oil and curry leaves to get the perfect taste of Kerala fish fry. For this recipe, I have used Karimeen, but you can also use kingfish, pomfret, or Thirutha/mullet.
Clean fish and squeeze some lemon juice, rub on the fish and then give a final rinse. Make a few gashes on the fish and keep aside.
Karimeen Pollichathu / Kerala Style Fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves
Mix chilly powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, fenugreek powder, rice flour, ginger garlic paste, and salt. Sprinkle little water and make a smooth paste. You can add a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice instead of water to make a paste. Apply this on the fish and inside the cavities and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add curry leaves and crushed garlic (take whole garlic and smash one time with the back of a knife). Rotate the pan just for once and then place the fish. Fry in medium flame. After two to three minutes gently move the garlic to the edge of the pan or take it out of the pan. Let the fish get browned for two minutes on one side and then flip over and fry the other side till it is done. Serve warm with rice.
12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks Are you looking for some light bites to indulge during tea time? Well, you have come to the right place. Kerala cuisine has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks. The list of ingredients is available in your pantry, making it possible to make these delicious snacks. Many of these snacks, can be quickly whipped up with rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. I am sharing a list of snack recommendations from Kerala that are easy to cook at home. These sweet and savory snacks are heartwarming and will make you nostalgic. It is by no means is a complete list. I am sharing some of the top picks of this blog in one space for easy reference. If you like to try, more recipes check my earlier post on 10 Quick and Easy Kerala Snacks/ Tea time snacks that you can make in under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? I would love to hear about your favorite traditional snacks. Please share your idea
Spicy Karimeen Fry/pearl Spot Fry
Do you often look for snack ideas? I like to try new snack recipes. Freshly homemade, tea time snacks appeals to all ages. There are comfort and joy in munching a delicious sweet or savory deep-fried snack with hot piping tea. Some recipes make you nostalgic, and we keep coming back to it time and again. Kerala has an exhaustive list of traditional tea-time snacks. You never get tired of eating them! So here is a list of family favorites. Today I am sharing a collection of 10 easy to make snacks that you can make under 20 minutes . Do you have any favorite snack that is simple and easy to make? Please share your ideas, leave me a comment below Want to try more Kerala snacks, check my post 12 Best Traditional Kerala Snacks - Tea Time Snacks Pazham Pori- Crispy Fried Sweet Plantain Pazham pori is a quick and easy tea time snack. It is made with ripe sweet plantains dipped in a batter and then deep-fried in coconut oil to crispy golden. Ingredients Ripe plantains - 3 medium Maida-1 1/
Easy Persimmon Pudding Today's recipe is a classic old- fashioned American dessert made during the holidays. If you are a frequent visitor to this blog, you might already know my love for traditional and rustic looking home-style desserts. Everyone loves easy no fuss desserts. This one is so special, it brings back memories of sweet, delicious after dinner desserts, toffee flavored with a touch of spice. I made this pudding for Thanksgiving but it is also made during Christmas. Are you looking for a traditional pudding for Christmas? Then why not try this delicious persimmon pudding. Persimmon is in season during fall and winter months, so there is no better time to try this recipe.It is a very fall and Christmas like pudding, rich, custard-like creamy texture and is laced with flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and rum. Yes, all the flavors of Christmas- it is just perfect for the holidays! This pudding is magical with a delicious custard like texture. There is
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