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Meen Mulakittathu



Meen mulakittathu or mulaku chathachatu which means fish with crushed chilly flakes- is a spicy and quick side dish for rice.  It is a fish stir fry with crushed chilly flakes,ginger and shallots.It is popular in central and southern Kerala and is usually made with dry fish or dry prawns. But here I have used fresh boneless fish and this also tastes delicious. Here are the ingredients.

Ingredients

Boneless fish- 2 lb
Shallots crushed- 1 cup
Ginger - 2 inch thick

Crushed chilly flakes- 3/4 tsp
( adjust according to taste)
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Pepper powder- a pinch
clove powder- a pinch
lemon juice- 1 tsp
mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
curry leaves
coriander leaves
salt to taste
coconut oil- 2 tsp



Clean and cut fish into small pieces and marinate for 10 minutes with turmeric powder,a pinch of pepper powder, salt and lemon juice.
Lightly fry this in oil and set aside.

 In the same oil add mustard seeds. When they splutter add crushed onion, ginger, curry leaves and saute till golden brown.
Put back the fried fish and sprinkle chilly flakes and clove powder. Close lid and allow to cook in medium heat. When the water fully evaporated sprinkle coriander leaves.
Serve warm with rice.


Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. Sarah NaveenJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    oh i love this....Looks absolutely delicious..yummyyyyyy

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  2. Hamaree RasoiJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Fish Preparation looks to be extremely delicious and mouthwatering. Best possible preparation if you wish to impress guests with your wonderful talent.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  3. Nisa HomeyJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Never tried this.....now u are tempting me to try :)

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  4. SatrupaJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    This fish preparation seems so simple yet so flavorful. A gr8 idea for a super meal without all that hard work ;-)

    Cheers,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthougt.blogspot.com

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  5. aipiJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Just gorgeous, must be a lovely treat for fish lovers :)

    US Masala

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  6. Lena JayadevJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Suja... this looks super delicious.... wonderful recipe...

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  7. Umm MymoonahJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Just couldn't take my eyes out of it, the fresh spices makes it look very tempting.

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  8. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Njan kurachu nalayi unnakka chemmeen mulakittathu try cheyyan erikkuvarunnu, ethu vare nadannilla..This looks spicy and tempting..Perfect with hot rice! Yum!

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  9. KrishnaveniJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    looks yumm and spicy with those crushed chili, delicious

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  10. RachuJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Mouthwatering fish.. looks delicious..

    ammaandbaby.blogspot.com/

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  11. Saraswathi GaneshanJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    New recipe for me & sure will try this..

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  12. AnandaJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    i loving it looks great :)

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  13. ShanaviJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    New to me Suja, will try for sure..

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  14. Priya SureshJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Slurp,droolworthy dish,sooo tempting.

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  15. Jincy JosephJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I have never tried this.Looks really spicy and yummy.

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  16. Vikis KitchenJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Fish makes me drool. Awesome clicks dear!

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  17. PushpaJanuary 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Fish fry looks spicy and super yummy.Loving it.

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  18. TorviewtorontoJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    yummy fish looks wonderful

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  19. UrmilaJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    adipoli suja.....kothiyavunnu

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  20. Kitchen BoffinJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    slurp slurp.. looks too tempting n spicy..

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  21. Gouri GuhaJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    The preparation is simple but the dish looks yummy.
    ...can sense the taste of it...
    Good sharing.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    never tried this recipe looks superbbb

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  23. Jaya MJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Ok I always feel sudden hunger pangs whenever I visit your delicious site..and this one is not exception..looks delicious as always..hugs and smiles

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  24. Sushma MallyaJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    looks so mouthwatering!!!!

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  25. Love2cook MalaysiaJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Here too...so mouthwatering! ;)

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  26. SujiJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    wow..my grandmom used to make this..Looks very nice, epol oru " meen" fan aya karanam njna try cheythu nokkam ketto...

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  27. Indian Cuisine BlogrollJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    adipoli suja..enikku fish dishes nte photo kandal appol vayil vellam nirayum...

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  28. HGourmet FoodieJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    This is the best fish fry i have seen :) love all the spices.. it is perfectly cooked!!!!

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  29. PreetyJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    lovely pics and recipes

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  30. Jayanthy KumaranJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    wonderfully presented with tempting clicks...mouthwatery recipe..
    Tasty appetite

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  31. BeenaJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    ithokke kelkaathem kanaathem items aanallo.
    nannyittundu

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  32. Suja ManojJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Thanks all for the encouraging comments :)

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