Meen Kozhambu Pasta
Also known as Mean Kolambu Pasta · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamNoodles & PastaDairy-free
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Meen kozhambu pasta tosses spaghetti in a tamarind kozhambu sauce with seared boneless fish. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 50 minutes plus marinating, video.
Ingredients
22 itemsTamarind1 tbsp
Spaghetti, Cooked200 grams
Fish (Boneless)200 grams
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Sesame Oil4 tbsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Ginger1.5 inch
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli3
Salt2.5 tsp
Garlic15 cloves
Dry Red Chilli2
Carrot, Diced1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots)250 grams
Tomato, Slices2
Coriander Powder1.5 tsp
Water1.25 cup
Jaggery2 tbsp
Reserved Pasta Water½ cup
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped1 sprigs
Contains: wheat, fish, sesame.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 681kcal | 2043kcal |
| Protein | 27g | 82g |
| Carbohydrate | 90g | 269g |
| Fat | 25g | 74g |
| Fibre | 9g | 27g |
| Sugar | 22g | 66g |
Cookd masalas for fish (boneless)
Method
- 1
In a pan pour oil and add the whole spices, let it crackle for 30 seconds. Once aromatic, add the garlic, ginger, carrots, chillies and shallots. Saute on a moderate flame for 2-3 minutes or until the shallots turn translucent.
Mustard SeedsSesame OilCuminFenugreek SeedsGingerKashmiri Dry Red ChilliGarlicDry Red ChilliCarrotSmall Onion (Shallots)Tomato
- 2
Add all the spice powders and cook on a low medium flame for 30 seconds or until the raw flavour disappears. Cool down the mixture and blend into a fine paste.
SaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWater
- 3
Add the paste, and tamarind water, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the raw flavour disappears.
TamarindWaterJaggery
- 4
In a mixing bowl add the fish cubes and all the spice powders, cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
Fish (Boneless)SaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
- 5
In a non-stick pan, pour oil and sear the fish cubes on a high flame for 30-40 seconds on each side or until golden brown, strain and set aside.
Sesame Oil
- 6
Add the boiled pasta to the sauce and mix thoroughly. Garnish with coriander and curry leaves and serve hot along with the seared fish.
SpaghettiReserved Pasta WaterCurry leaves
Before you start
- How long does Meen Kozhambu Pasta take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Meen Kozhambu Pasta serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Meen Kozhambu Pasta vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Meen Kozhambu Pasta 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 Meen Kozhambu Pasta?
- 200 grams Fish (Boneless), 200 grams Spaghetti, 1 tbsp Tamarind, ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water, 250 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Meen Kozhambu Pasta?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Meen Kozhambu Pasta?
- About 681 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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