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Spicy Fish fry





This is a spicy fish fry which my family enjoys every time it is made at home. It goes well with rice and  fish curry. There is no doubt that these trio complement each other so well and is indispensable part of the lunch menu back home in Kerala.The marinade I have used has a unique south Indian blend of spices and you can increase or decrease the amount of spices to suit your taste. What I love in this fish fry is the blend of flavors of coconut oil,curry leaves and shallots.

Ingredients
Fish- 4-5 medium sized pieces
Shallots 2-3 small
Ginger- 1 inch thick
Garlic- 2 pods
Green chilly- 2
Dry Red Chilly-3
Pepper whole- 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Lemon juice- 1/2 tsp
Mint leaves- 5-6
Curry leaves 4-5
Salt to taste-
Coconut Oil for frying


Place all ingredients except fish and oil into a mixer and blend into a smooth fine paste.
Cut and clean fish and marinate with this paste and keep aside for fifteen minutes. Shallow fry in coconut oil. Flip over the other side( after 2-3 three minutes in medium flame depending on the size of the fish) when spices gets browned up and fried gently take out using spatula.Place of paper towel to take off the excess oil. Serve warm with rice.


Try this..

Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. aipiJuly 19, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    that looks so spicy and tasty.. lovely presentation

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  2. Indian Cuisine BlogrollJuly 19, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Never used corn flour for frying fish..will try some day...

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  3. Suja ManojJuly 19, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Thanks aipi and Deepa for the sweet comment.
    Deepa it is optional..It helps to bind the masala's together while frying.do try this you will surely love it.

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  4. Sushma MallyaJuly 19, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    By seeing the ingredients itself i can say how spicy and yummy this fry it...simply superb one suja

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  5. Life is beautiful !!!July 19, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Looks super delicious. A small tip when you grind maala add a handfull of curry leaves. The aroma will be wonderful :)

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  6. SatrupaJuly 19, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I am an ardent lover of fish !! U made my day .... simple and delicious n lovely photograph !

    Cheers n Happy Cooking !
    Satrupa

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  7. SatyaJuly 19, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    fry looks so delicious n spicy ...fish lovers must love this

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  8. NamithaJuly 19, 2010 at 9:25 AM

    wow...Though I had this in plenty during our visit home, I can't stop drooling :-)

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  9. KrishnaveniJuly 19, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    fish look so good and really spicy, beautiful presentation suja

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  10. PranisKitchenJuly 19, 2010 at 9:41 AM

    mackrel fry..looks so delicious.i am not preparing this at home becausemy hus hate this fish.nicely done.. lovely decorations

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  11. Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)July 19, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    ..looks irrestible,mouthwatering and yum....drooling dear....

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  12. SujiJuly 19, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Corn flour in fish fry, athu ethu vareyum kettitilalo Sujechi..Looks spicy as your title says..Adipoli aytund...

    Love
    Suji

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  13. NithaJuly 19, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    You get fresh mackerel there in NJ?? :( :( kothi varunnu..

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  14. RachJuly 19, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Looks delicious :)

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  15. NeetzJuly 19, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    i cant control my drooling...with hot steaming rice..yummmmmmm :)

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  16. Guna's kitchenJuly 19, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    mouthwatering fish fry!!!!!!! love to have it now... it reminds my mom... tnq 4 sharing

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  17. Priya SureshJuly 19, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    MOuthwatering here, looks super tempting..

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  18. Suman SinghJuly 19, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    wow..drooling over on your fish fry...look yummm

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  19. Malar GandhiJuly 19, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Oh man, thats very tempting...love mackerel fish...tastes great:) I am going to hop into next possible flight and come to your house, haha...kidding:)

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  20. Umm MymoonahJuly 19, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Ooooh! That looks so delicious.
    There is a event going on in my blog, looking forward to your delicious entries:-)

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  21. Chetana Suvarna GanatraJuly 19, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Aiyooo.......dis is too good gal...luv mackerel especially dis fried version. Sadly here the mackerel is not as tasty as back home...so hv to do wit other fishies.
    Btw thks for all ur lovely comments in my blog..really appreciate it.
    Cheers.

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  22. TREAT AND TRICKJuly 19, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Looks really delicious and perfect dear!

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  23. Hamaree RasoiJuly 19, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Perfectly fried with spicy masala .....Looks superb.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  24. BergamotJuly 19, 2010 at 10:25 PM

    Looks good... crispy spicy cover with soft tasty fish...what more can one ask for

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  25. FathimaJuly 19, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    adipoli! Vellam varanu vayyil!!!

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  26. My Kitchen AnticsJuly 20, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    my husband wud love this..although the house would smell fr a few days after that..with all the frying..but im sure its the compromise you make for such an amazing prep

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  27. BeenaShyleshJuly 20, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    kandittu sahaikkunilla keto..

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  28. VrindaJuly 20, 2010 at 4:50 AM

    My mouth is watering...yum yum......

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  29. UmaJuly 20, 2010 at 5:39 AM

    OMG, thats too tempting !

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  30. Sarah NaveenJuly 20, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    Wow!!! superb!!! ayila evidunnu kitti?? frozen anno???

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  31. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    WOW!! Kandittu kothi aakunnu..Simply superb!! Evide kittunna ayilakku ottum taste ella athu kondu medikkare ella..Eni naattil chennittu venom eshtam pole kazhikkan..

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  32. Suja ManojJuly 22, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the lovely coments..
    Nitha, Sarah..ayila evide kittunundu:)
    Yummy natil meen varuthathu ormipikalle pls...what you said is true..the taste of home food is really special:)

    Thanks all..pls visit again:)

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  33. Magic of SpiceJuly 31, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    I am crazy about these flavors...Looks delicious:)

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  34. Suja ManojAugust 5, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks for the sweet comment:)

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  35. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    Where can i buy fresh Mackerel in NJ? Can i use frozen mackerel found in Indian stores, here in Princeton area?

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    1. Suja ManojJanuary 20, 2012 at 9:51 AM

      Hi Anon,thanks for stopping by..
      I am not sure about Princeton area
      when I was in NJ we usually shopped in Edison area.I used to buy from Asian market Centennial Ave, there is a walmart near by. Mackeral is not available not there every time,but they do have lot of fish..hope you will find it there:)

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