Varutharacha Meen Curry is very familiar to all. But I am sharing this traditional recipe here for who doesn't know the authentic Kerala cuisine. My mom is very expert to making all fish curries especially Varutharacha Ayala Curry ( Mackerel curry with fried coconut gravy). I follow her recipe and sharing the same here for you.
Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. As an oily fish, it is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega - 3 fatty acids are good for healthy heart. So consumption of mackerel (ayala) is good for health.
Ayala (Mackerel) - 3
Coconut (grated) - 2 cup
Kudam Puli ( Malabar Tamarind) - 4 piece
Chilli powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
Shallots - 4
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 3 spring
Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste.
METHOD
Clean and cut fish and keep aside. Roast grated coconut, fenugreek seeds and chopped shallots in a hot pan. Add coconut oil and roast until it turn golden brown. Then add chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and stir well. Turn off the flame. Allow it to cool.
Wash and put kudam puli in some water. Put roasted coconut mix in a blender and make a smooth paste. Add some water to coconut paste and mix it with cleaned fish. Add kudampuli along with the water and mix well. Finally add salt and curry leaves. Cook fish curry in manchatty (clay pot) in high flame till the gravy get boiled. Cover the pot with a lid and cook fish curry in low flame. Rotate the chatty occasionally to avoid sticking curry at the bottom. Turn off the flame when it get cooked. Very tasty Ayala Varutharachathu is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice or with hot puttu (steamed rice cake).
BINDU JAYESH
bindurohinipillai@gmail.com
Mackerel is an important food fish that is consumed worldwide. As an oily fish, it is a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. Omega - 3 fatty acids are good for healthy heart. So consumption of mackerel (ayala) is good for health.
AYALA CURRY (VARUTHARACHATHU)
Ayala (Mackerel) - 3
Coconut (grated) - 2 cup
Kudam Puli ( Malabar Tamarind) - 4 piece
Chilli powder - 1 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder - 1 teaspoon
Shallots - 4
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
Curry leaves - 3 spring
Coconut oil - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste.
METHOD
Clean and cut fish and keep aside. Roast grated coconut, fenugreek seeds and chopped shallots in a hot pan. Add coconut oil and roast until it turn golden brown. Then add chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder and stir well. Turn off the flame. Allow it to cool.
Wash and put kudam puli in some water. Put roasted coconut mix in a blender and make a smooth paste. Add some water to coconut paste and mix it with cleaned fish. Add kudampuli along with the water and mix well. Finally add salt and curry leaves. Cook fish curry in manchatty (clay pot) in high flame till the gravy get boiled. Cover the pot with a lid and cook fish curry in low flame. Rotate the chatty occasionally to avoid sticking curry at the bottom. Turn off the flame when it get cooked. Very tasty Ayala Varutharachathu is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice or with hot puttu (steamed rice cake).
Try this recipe and share your comments and suggestions.
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BINDU JAYESH
bindurohinipillai@gmail.com
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