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Fish Pepper Fry

Fish Pepper Fry

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as meen milagu varuval · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Kerala fish pepper fry cooked in coconut oil with curry leaves, onion and black pepper until semi-dry. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

14 items

2 people
  • Coconut Oil30 ml
  • Curry leaves2 sprigs
  • Onion, Slices160 grams
  • Salt3 grams
  • Coriander Powder3 grams
  • Turmeric Powder3 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder3 grams
  • Garlic, Minced6 cloves
  • Ginger, Minced2 inch
  • Black Pepper Powder15 grams
  • Fish, Cubes500 grams
  • Water125 ml
  • Lemon Juice5 ml
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped5 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy507kcal1014kcal
Protein58g116g
Carbohydrate22g43g
Fat22g44g
Fibre5.3g11g
Sugar3.9g7.8g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil on a medium heat Add the curry leaves. Once they splatter add in the onions Add salt and cook on a medium heat until the onions turn golden brown and have softened

    Coconut OilCurry leavesOnionSalt

  2. 2

    Add the spice powders to the onions and let the cook for 30 seconds before adding the garlic and ginger. Once aromatic, add the crushed whole black pepper along with the fish Mix once

    Coriander PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGarlicGingerBlack Pepper PowderFish

  3. 3

    Add the water and cook until all the water has been reduced to form a thick semi dry gravy Add the rest of the crushed black pepper and mix gently to combine Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves

    WaterCurry leavesBlack Pepper PowderLemon JuiceCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Fish Pepper Fry take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Pepper Fry serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Pepper Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Pepper Fry 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 Pepper Fry?
500 grams Fish, 6 grams Black Pepper Powder, 160 grams Onion, 3 grams Coriander Powder, 3 grams Turmeric Powder, 3 grams Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Pepper Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Pepper Fry?
About 507 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Priyadarshini NAugust 2024

    name of fish ?

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    BhargaviFebruary 2024

    wonderful

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