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    Mackerel Fish Curry (Ayala Curry)

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    Updated on June 1, 2015 By Shalini 4 Comments - This post contains affiliate links which means if you use them to make a purchase, I'll earn enough money to maybe buy me a lil' something - an ingredient, probably.

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    Where was I all this time? Long story short- I gave up in the middle of the A to Z challenge due to extreme eccentricities my heart suffered with, then my hubby leaving to Delhi for a few days for work, my parents visiting home just to  make sure that I am okay and all other stuff. I didn't want to cook or post or do anything. Call it writer's block or extreme pampering, I was fed with yummy homely food for a week.

    My Dad is an extra-ordinary cook, especially when it comes to non-vegetarian food. I remember looking forward to Sundays when he takes up the 'responsibility' of preparing lunch. The result? -Mouth-watering, delicious food and a messy kitchen! Not to mention, a pissed off Mom and two little girls all set to clean up the mess.

    This fish curry is one of my Dad's specialties and my favorite. It is otherwise called red curry as it doesn't use coconut paste. Usually served with boiled tapioca, it can also be an accompaniment to hot steaming rice.

    Ayala Fish Curry or Mackeral Fish Curry from Kerala, India

    Ingredients:

    Mackerel Fish/ Ayala (Medium Size) -500 Grams, Cleaned and cut into medium size
    Coccum-  4 pieces, Clean and soak in ¼ cup water
    Coconut Oil 2tbsp
    Ginger - 1tbsp, finely chopped
    Garlic- 4 cloves, finely chopped
    Shallots- 4 to 5, finely chopped
    Green Chilly- 2, slit
    Curry Leaves- 2 sprigs

    Spice Powders

    Chilly Powder- 3 tbsp
    Coriander Powder- 1 tbsp
    Turmeric Powder- ½ tsp
    Fenugreek Powder- ¼ tsp
    Black Pepper Powder- ½ tsp

    Salt
    Water

    Mackerel Fish curry with boiled rice- Kerala Recipe

    Method:

    1. Mix the spice powders in one to two tablespoons of water and make a paste. Set aside. Also set aside coccum in half a cup of water.
    2. Heat oil in a pan or preferably a clay pot. Add chopped ginger, garlic, shallots, the slit green chillies and few curry leaves. Saute.
    3. When it turns golden brown, add the spice paste and roast until the raw smell goes away.
    4. Add water and salt as per taste. Add the soaked coccum with water. Mix well and allow it to boil.
    5. Now add fish pieces. Cover and cook it for 10 to 15 minutes.
    6. Adjust salt as per your taste.
    7. When the gravy thickens, turn off the heat and add a teaspoon of some coconut oil and garnish with fresh curry leaves.
    8. Serve hot with Tapioca or boiled rice. Enjoy!

    Mackerel Fish curry with boiled rice- Kerala Recipe

    Mackerel Fish curry with boiled rice- Kerala Recipe

    Chef says: Don’t stir the curry with spoon/spatula. It will break up the fish pieces. The best method is to rotate the pan slowly.

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    About Shalini

    Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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    1. Traditionally Modern Food says

      June 03, 2015 at 10:33 pm

      Being vegetarian this s new yp me.. But your clocks show me the taste and texture.. Looks inviting

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    2. swapnakarthik says

      June 02, 2015 at 11:37 am

      My favorite...These look so delicious !!!

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    3. Nish Kitchen says

      June 02, 2015 at 5:19 am

      Yum! Drooling right now. 🙂

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