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    Karimeen Varuthathu (Pearl Spot Fish Fry)

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    Updated on December 2, 2016 By Shalini 10 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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    One of the most sought after delicacies of Kerala, this black beauty is mostly found in the backwaters of Alleppey. The most popular "Karimeen" dishes include "Karimeen fry", "Karimeen Pollichathu" and " Karimeen Mappas" and they are extensively served in toddy shops and house boats.

    Karimeen Fry1

    Ingredients:

    Pearl spots cleaned- 1, Ginger-garlic paste- 1tsp each,

    Chilli powder- 2tsp, Turmeric powder- a pinch, Pepper powder- 1tsp, Salt - to taste, Oil for frying

    Method:

    Marinate fishes with all the ingredients except oil. Fry them in hot oil.

    Garnish with onion rings and lemon wedges.

    Karimeen Fry2

    ‘Written for the A-Z challenge 2015′.My Theme is 26 Recipes from God’s own Country- Kerala. 

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    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. food passion and love says

      June 02, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Kothiyavunnuuuuuu!!!!

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      • shalzzzzz says

        June 02, 2015 at 7:48 am

        Thank you 🙂

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    2. Sheethalsusan says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:55 pm

      I want this! NOW! :/

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    3. njmagas says

      April 14, 2015 at 6:20 am

      Is it bad that even though I've been eating garlic all week--so much garlic in fact that not all the scented hand lotion in the world can get the smell of it off me-- I STILL got excited that garlic paste is an ingredient here?

      https://njmagas.wordpress.com/

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    4. parulthakur24 says

      April 13, 2015 at 10:58 pm

      I want to have dinner again 😀 🙂 Fish!

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    5. shanayatales says

      April 13, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Never heard about this one. But I love any kind of fried fish.
      *Shantala @ ShanayaTales*

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    6. Rajlakshmi says

      April 13, 2015 at 4:56 pm

      I think I had these in Chennai ... taste delicious and so easy to prepare 😀

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    7. Suzy says

      April 13, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Fried fish is yummy.

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    8. nishasanjeev says

      April 13, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Yummy... n Excellent plating Shalini!

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    9. Eli says

      April 13, 2015 at 3:48 am

      I have never tried these ones... Not a big fan of fried fish- but will sure try them, if I have them served like that:-)

      Reply

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