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Kerala Fish Fry | Meen Varuthathu

3 Comments Published May 7, 2012 Updated February 5, 2025

Kerala fish fry recipe that is literally hot and spicy. Vinegar used in this recipe makes a pleasant tangy addition to this simple dish that can be easily prepared at home.

Kerala Fish Fry

Fish fry was something I always ate growing up in Kerala, the southern state of India. In Kerala, fish is staple food, and is eaten more often than chicken or meat.

This recipe is very classic and pairs really well with rice. Although it's very spicy, you could adjust the heat level depending on your taste.

This fish fry recipe is easy to make, super tasty, and I'm sure you'll love it.

Kerala Fish Fry

Kerala Fish Fry | Meen Varuthathu

Spicy Kerala style fish fry is a must try for all fish lovers!
5 from 42 votes
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Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 2
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Ingredients

  • 250 g fish cut into small pieces
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 2 tablespoon vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for frying
  • Onions and tomatoes thinly sliced to garnish optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine minced shallots, ginger paste, vinegar, ground turmeric, chilly powder, and salt. Coat the fish pieces with the marinade. Place it in the refrigerator, and marinate for about two hours.
  • Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry fish without overcrowding the pan. Garnish with sliced onions and tomatoes if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g

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Comments

  1. Kanan says

    May 07, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    curry is looking mouthwatering. nice photos

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  2. Priya says

    May 09, 2012 at 6:14 am

    Irresistible fish fry..perfectly done.

    Reply
  3. sybaritica says

    May 18, 2012 at 1:34 am

    That looks delicious. Nicely photographed too...

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