Malabar Fish Masala / Fish Kakkathilakkiyathu

Today I am sharing the recipe of Malabar style Fish masala / Fish Kakkathilakkiyathu.

Ingredients

Fish ~ 500 grams

Onions ~ 2 Nos

Green chillies ~ 4-5 Nos

Garlic ~ 3-4 cloves

Ginger ~ a medium size piece

Tomatoes ~ 2 Nos (Large sized)

Coriander powder

Red chilly powder

Turmeric powder

Garam Masala ~ 1/2 tsp

Chopped coriander leaves ~ 1 cup

Salt to taste

Oil

Method

• Clean and cut fish to medium size pieces and allow it to drain.

• Then marinate the fish pieces with 3/4 tsp of red chilly powder, a pinch of turmeric and salt. Keep it aside for about 10 minutes. Then heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish pieces in a medium low flame till it become light brown in color and place it on a paper towel.

• Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions and saute till it becomes transparent. Then add chopped green chillies, crushed ginger and garlic and fry for about 2 minutes. Then lower the flame and add 2 tbsp coriander powder, 2 tsp red chilly powder and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and fry for about a minute. Do make sure not to burn the powder.

• Then in medium-low flame add chopped tomatoes along with 1 1/2 cups - 2 cups of water and salt. Allow it to boil till the gravy thickens and then add fish pieces and cook covered for about 15 minutes. Do shake the pan occasionally.

• Finally add chopped coriander leaves and garam masala. Remove from the flame after 2-3 minutes. 

Notes

Adjust the amount of Red chilly powder according to your spice preference. 

My family loves spicy dish, so I prepared this by adding 3 tsp of red chilly powder. 

Enjoy with Rice. 

Recipe Courtesy : Ummi Abdulla

Cheers!!