How long does Fish Chammanthi Perattu take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Chammanthi Perattu serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Fish Chammanthi Perattu spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Fish Chammanthi Perattu?

250 grams Fish, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Garlic, 1 tbsp Tamarind, ½ inch Ginger, ¼ cup Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Chammanthi Perattu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Chammanthi Perattu?

About 725 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Chammanthi Perattu

Name: Fish Chammanthi Perattu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Water; 7 Dry Red Chilli; ¼ cup Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 5 Small Onion (Shallots), Chopped; 4 Garlic, Chopped; ½ inch Ginger, Chopped; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 250 grams Fish; 1 tbsp Tamarind; 20 Small Onion (Shallots)

Also known as Meen Chammanthi Perattu · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep15 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving725 cal

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Kerala fish chammanthi perattu: fried fish tossed in roasted shallot, dry red chilli and tamarind paste. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 40 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for2 servings

Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.5 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water3 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli7
Coconut Oil¼ cup
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Chopped5
Garlic, Chopped4
Ginger, Chopped½ inch
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
Fish250 grams
Tamarind1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)20

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	725kcal	1450kcal
Protein	34g	67g
Carbohydrate	36g	73g
Fat	52g	105g
Fibre	11g	21g
Sugar	14g	28g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Marinate the fish with turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt as required. Mix well and set it aside for 15-20 minutes.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGinger Garlic PasteSaltFish
2
Take a tablespoon of tamarind and soak it until it becomes soft. Roast 15-20 shallots until they turn slightly brown. Add 6 to 7 dried red chilies and roast them for 2 minutes on low flame. Grind the roasted shallots and chilies into a fine paste along with the tamarind water.
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3
In a pan, add coconut oil and fry the marinated fish to a golden brown colour on all sides and keep it aside.
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4
In another pan, heat 1 ½ tbsp of coconut oil. Add 5 chopped shallots, ½ tsp of finely chopped garlic, ½ inch of finely chopped ginger, and a sprig of curry leaves. Stir for about a minute. Add the ground paste and mix it over low flame. Add the fried fish to the mixture and mix till it is coated well with the masala. Give it one final toss, garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it hot with rice.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerCurry leavesSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Chammanthi Perattu take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Chammanthi Perattu serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Chammanthi Perattu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Chammanthi Perattu spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Fish Chammanthi Perattu?: 250 grams Fish, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Garlic, 1 tbsp Tamarind, ½ inch Ginger, ¼ cup Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Chammanthi Perattu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Chammanthi Perattu?: About 725 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

9 notes

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Aruna DeviAugust 2023
what fish you used in this recipe?
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
first then trying an awesome dish. My family enjoyed it.
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
I is awesome I tried it first time everyone enjoyed this, thanks for this recipe, I used trevally fish.
RajAugust 2023
I used basa fish and it has come out good.
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A Cookd cookAugust 2023
Can you mention the name of the fish?
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SaranyaSeptember 2024
very spicy n nice
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Jessy MacMarch 2024
tried this recipe... really this recipe is a piece of art... adipoli taste... I will give 10/10 for this... a must try recipe... 💖💖💖💖💖 thank u cookd team... totally loved it..🥰🥰🥰🥰
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Google AccountSeptember 2023
I tried this recipe nd it's came out sooo gooodd 😭😩🤌.... Nd before adding fish in the masala... I add 1/2 tps of garam masala nd pepper.. nd it's soo good... everyone have to try this recipe once... ❤️
RajSeptember 2023
in love with this dish, quick and tasty. must try