Malabari Fish Roast

Malabari Fish Roast is a fish delicacy with the exquisite essence of Malabar that sneaks up on people with its rich taste and hidden flavour. Its unique and specific ingredient list and technique behind its making utilize the protein to the fullest, giving a soft and delicate exterior that hides a wonderful spice mix inside it. Below lies the recipe, handpicked from households across God’s Own Country.

Ingredients
Fish - 250 gm.
Onion - 100 gm.
Tomato - 100 gm.
Chilli Powder - 30 gm.
Coriander Powder - 20 gm.
Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp.
Mustard Seeds - a pinch
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp.
Green Chilli- 3 no.
Curry Leaves - 1 spring
Coconut Oil - 50 ml
Salt - to taste
Coconut Milk - 1/2 coconut
Tamarind Pulp - to taste

Method of Preparation
The coconut oil is for frying and chilli powder and turmeric powder are to be used in the marinade. Marinate the fish with salt, chilli powder, fry it and keep it aside. Heat some coconut oil. Splutter mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Now add the onions and sauté it with chilli powder, little coriander powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and again sauté after putting tamarind pulp (10 gm.) and coconut milk. Add quartered tomatoes, cook for 3 minutes and mix with fish. Check the seasonings.

Courtesy: Abad Plaza, Kochi.