Monday, December 9, 2019

karimeen mappas / pearl spot




karimeen  mappas  is an extremely delicious and traditional kerala fish curry.karimeen mappas goes well with Appam, Idiyappam  or Rice. Hope you will try my karimeen mappas soon !

Ingredients ( for frying )


  • karimeen /pearl spot                       - 3 nos
  • Ginger n Garlic paste                     - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chilli powder                                 - 1 1/2 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder                           - 1/2 teaspoon
  • pepper powder                               - 1/4 teaspoon
  • salt  as per required
  • coconut oil as per required


for mappas


  • onion                                      - 2 nos
  • cardamom                              -4 nos
  • cloves                                    - 2 nos
  • Cinnamon                             - 1 piece
  • Garlic                                   - 6 cloves
  • ginger                                   - 1 piece
  • curry leaves few
  • green chillies                       - 3 nos
  • Red chilli powder                - 1/2 teaspoon
  • coriander powder                - 2 teaspoons
  • Turmeric powder                - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garam masala                     - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Tomato                                - 1 no
  • coconut milk                       - 1 cup
  • cashew nuts                         - 4 nos


preparation method

clean the karimeen , make small gashes on both sides and keep aside.

mix all marinated ingredients with enough water.  coat the karimeen with this masala.

Heat coconut oil in a pan and very slightly fry the karimeen, don't  deep fry.keep this aside.

Heat another pan and pour the oil used for frying without grains. Add chopped onions and saute for 2 minutes , then add the chopped ginger , garlic and slit green chillies and saute. Then add chopped tomatoes and fry for another two minutes.

Then add coriander and turmeric powder , garam masala  powder, chilli powder and saute. Add cashew paste and fry for some time.

Now add the light coconut milk and bring to a boil. Adjust the salt and add the fried karimeen to the gravy.

Cover and cook for few minutes. Switch  off the flame and transfer to a serving plate.

If you need little bit gravy then add 2 cups of coconut milk

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