…shmonger uses a very sharp cleaver to remove the scales and then slice the fish. The fish is always cut diagonally keeping in mind the arrangement of the fine, long bones. After every cut the fishmonger flips the fish before cutting it into the next beautiful diagonal slice. You need tremendous amount of patience to pick the tiny bones in this fish before you relish the flesh. People who love and enjoy this fish have an acquired taste and special…
…prepared Fish Chilli (dry) which I will be posting later .. Here’s to all fish lovers .. Happy Fishing! Enjoy.. J Ingredients : 12 pieces firm Boneless Fish (cubed/sliced into thick strips) ½ cup Fish Stock (optional) 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic Paste 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger Paste 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic (finely chopped) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) 4 fresh Green Chillies (deseeded & finely sliced/chopped) 1 Green Capsicum (deseeded & diced) 1 On…
…coconut rice or sticky rice) and desserts. I made this simple but elegant steamed fish in these cute and pretty banana boats which was so delicious. It tasted yummy with just a few spices and seasoning. It was so fresh and fragrant and did not need any sauces. The fish was delicately flavored and paired well with the noodles. The preparation of this steamed fish in banana leaf boats is so very simple and easy. It is ideal for children as well as…
…fish, sting ray, skate, etc.) It is better to get the fish cleaned, skinned & sliced by the fisher monger unless you have the skills to do the skinning & slicing neatly. Always select fresh fish for any fish & sea food preparation. Ambot Tik tastes better the next day. In fact, the flavors meld & the gravy/sauce tastes better when you keep it longer!…
…hallow frying Procedure: Select fresh Mackerel and get it cleaned from the fishmonger. Slit the fish on either side so as to get deep pockets. You may do this or get it done from the fishmonger. Wash the fish well and drain completely. Apply turmeric, a little salt &lime juice to the entire fish and keep aside for about 10 mins. Drain out excess liquid. Fill the pockets of each mackerel with the Goan Rechado Masala paste;making sure the masala…
…; let it come to a boil. Reduce heat slightly & slide in the marinated fish. Let the fish cook gently on simmer & the gravy is slightly thick. Mix in 1 tsp. lime juice & adjust salt to taste. Turn the fish gently. Taking great care that the fish does not break. Put a few chopped mint & coriander leaves to the fish gravy & keep aside. Assembling the Fish Biryani : Soak saffron in warm milk & crush it. Mix liquid food color i…
…an boiled rice. Tips & Variations : You can use prawns, pomfret , king fish or any other fish of your choice to prepare this curry. Do not over cook the fish or it will disintegrate into the curry. You may use a combination of scraped coconut & coconut milk. If you do not like excess coconut then you may use half coconut. You can grind the masala paste; use warm water to extract juice & then make curry. You can use only tamarind pulp o…
…½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. Ingredients for the Green Fish Curry: 6-8 slices King Fish (Surmai) or fish as per choice 1large Onion (peeled & finely chopped) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 cup thick Coconut Milk ½ cup thin Coconut Milk 2 tbsps. fresh Tamarind paste or ¼ cup fresh Tamarind extract or as per taste 2 tbsps. Vegetable Oil or Coconut Oil A pinch of Sugar Salt to taste Procedure : Wash the fish slices & apply some salt & a little t…
…Be assured you won’t be disappointed. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 8 slices King Fish or any firm fish 2 med. Onions (peeled & finely diced) 2 tsp. Tomato paste/puree 4 tbsps. fresh Curds/Yoghurt (lightly whisked) 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 1 ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. ¼ tsp. Jeera pwd. 2 tbsps. Coriander pwd. ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Water – as needed Procedu…
…enjoy this tender & delicate fish. I am sure you too will enjoy this steamed fish with onions & tomatoes which is very easy & a quick fix meal.. J Ingredients : 6 fillets of Rawas (Indian Salmon) ¼ tsp. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste 1 tsp. fresh Lime juice/Vinegar 1/3 tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 med. Onions (cut into thick round slices) 2 med. fresh red Tomatoes (cut into thick round slices) 1 med. Green Capsicum (deseeded, discard membrane &…