Shrimp Fry (Chemmeen varuthathu)

INGREDIENTS:

• Shrimp - 1 lb
• Red chilli powder - 1-2 tsp
• Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt
• Oil- 1-2 tbsp
• Curry leaves
• Ginger- Garlic Paste (optional)- 1 tsp

METHOD:

• Clean the shrimp.
• Make a paste of red chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, salt(ginger- garlic paste) with some water.
• Marinate the shrimp with the above paste.Keep aside for 20 minutes.
• Deep/shallow fry in oil. Heat the pan...Pour oil..Put the shrimp...Throw in some curry leaves.I usually shallow fry the shrimps... covering the pan with its lid. This way it keeps the moisture inside and makes it moist and juicy....Also need to turn each shrimp so that it will be evenly cooked.

Suggestions:

Chop some onions.....Heat another pan..Saute the onions with a Tbsp of oil, until the onions are transparent and cooked.Sprinkle salt.Drop the fried shrimp.Toss it.....

Kerala Fish Fry

Karimeen (Pearl Spot ) fry is one of our favourite kerala delicacy.We just love it.....and have been craving for that....Here in US when it comes to fish we are left with very few options. In order to satisfy our palates I thought of giving it a try with fresh whole Tilapia...And finally the result was amazing......

INGREDIENTS:

• Fish (Pearl spot,Pomfret,Tilapia) - 1
• Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Black pepper powder - 1tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
• Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Salt
• Curry leaves
• Oil

METHOD:

• Clean the fish (Soak fish in water with some tamarind pulp and keep for some time. Rub with salt and wash off with water)
• Give some slits to the fish on both sides. Keep the cleaned fish aside to drain off water.
• With some water make a thick paste of chilli powder, salt, turmeric,ginger garlic paste, pepper powder.
• Marinate the fish on both the sides with the paste. Leave it for 20 - 30 minutes.
• Deep/Shallow fry the fish in oil.Fry both the sides. A sprig of curry leaves in the oil while frying gives a good flavour.
• For added flavour squeeze some lemon juice on to the fried fish. Serve hot with rice.....