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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..

Comments

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

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

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

    US Masala

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

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

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  8. 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. looks yumm and spicy with those crushed chili, delicious

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  10. New recipe for me & sure will try this..

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  11. New to me Suja, will try for sure..

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  12. Slurp,droolworthy dish,sooo tempting.

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

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  14. Fish makes me drool. Awesome clicks dear!

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  15. Fish fry looks spicy and super yummy.Loving it.

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  16. slurp slurp.. looks too tempting n spicy..

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

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  18. never tried this recipe looks superbbb

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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. adipoli suja..enikku fish dishes nte photo kandal appol vayil vellam nirayum...

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

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

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  24. ithokke kelkaathem kanaathem items aanallo.
    nannyittundu

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  25. Thanks all for the encouraging comments :)

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