Salmon Fried and Cooked in a tomato base "Fish Thokku"

Salmon Fried and cooked in a Tomato Gravy

Ingredients

Salmon - 2 pounds (Cubed)
Lime juice- 2 tsp
Chili powder-2 tsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Pepper powder-1/4 tsp

Oil to shallow fry

Masala for the tomato gravy 

Onions- 3
Ginger and Garlic paste- 1 tbs
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Chili -1 tsp

Tomatoes- 3
Canned Crushed Tomato- 1 ladle
Curry leaves
Cilantro leaves
Tamarind paste -1 tbs
Oil to fry
Salt to taste

Method

Step I

1. Wash and rinse fish with some turmeric,salt and vinegar.
2. Marinate with some chili powder,salt,lime juice,turmeric and pepper powders.
3. Shallow fry in oil on medium flame till nice and brown,drain on paper towel.

Step II

• In the same pan using the same oil(add a little more if required) add the sliced red onions and curry leaves,fry for a couple of minutes then add the ginger and garlic paste fry till the raw smell goes.
• Add the spice powders according to your taste.
• Then add the chopped tomatoes followed by the canned crushed tomatoes,tamarind paste and salt to taste .
• Fry till it all comes together till you see the oil separate on top, now add the chopped cilantro leaves and the fried fish pieces toss it in the saute and let it cook for few more minutes.
• Garnish with some fresh Cilantro leaves.

Can be served as a side with plain rice and sambar.

Optional

•  Chopped or slit Green chili can be added in the end!!

Shrimp and Cauliflower Masala

Shrimp and Cauliflower Masala

Ingredients

Oil to fry
Fennel seed-1/4 tsp
Onions-2 sliced
Tomatoes-3 chopped
Garlic -6 cloves crushed

Cauliflower 1 small head
Yellow peppers-1 diced
Cleaned and deveined Shrimp-1 pound

Masala Powders

Turmeric 1/4 tsp
Curry powder-1/2 tsp
Pepper powder-1/2
Kashmiri red chili powder-1 tsp

Chopped Cilantro leaves handful
Lime juice-1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

In a frying pan add 3 tbs oil add the fennel seeds,sliced onions fry till the onions turn golden brown.
Add the crushed garlic followed by the  masala powders and a few teaspoons of water,fry for a couple minutes then add the diced tomatoes saute for a few more minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Now add the shrimp and the cauliflower enough salt cover with a lid and cook for 8-10 minutes,stir in the chopped peppers,few drops of lime juice and the chopped cilantro leaves.Cook for a couple of minutes turn off the heat .

Delicious shrimp and cauliflower masala is ready to be served with some Indian bread or Rice!

Optional 

Add chopped green chili for garnish!
Add some chili powder for a spicy touch!

Shrimp Pulav

Ingredients
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2 lbs Shrimp
Oil- 4-5 tbs
2 inch Ginger 
8 cloves Garlic 
3 Onions thinly sliced
2 tsp Cumin seeds
8 green Chillies
2 tsp Coriander powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

Coconut Fresh or frozen - 4 tbs
10 Cashew nuts
1 Lime
  
 For Tempering the rice

2 Cinnamon stick
4 Cloves
4 Cardamom
2 Bay leaves



Other Ingredients

4 cups Basmati rice
6 cups water
1 bunch Cilantro leaves
1/2 bunch Mint Leaves

1/4 cup Milk
Orange Food coloring (optional)

Salt to taste

Method 

Step 1

Grind the  ginger, garlic, onions,cumin seeds,green chillies ,coriander and turmeric  powders to a fine paste.

Pour  2 tbs Oil in a pan  add the ground masala fry till the raw smell goes .


In another non stick pan add 2 tbs oil add the sliced onion and fry till transparent, add the washed and deveined shrimp cook for a few minutes till the color changes add salt,yogurt,cilantro and mint leaves. 
Now add the shrimp to the ground masala , cover cook for 15 to 20 min.

Step 3
Grind coconut,cashews and lime juice add to the curry.Check for salt.

Partially cook the rice in a rice cooker with cinnamon,cardamom and cloves and add the curry  to the rice spread in an aluminum  tray mix food coloring with milk sprinkle on top,add the ghee.
Bake  in the over for another 15 minutes...at 350 degree  F  

Garnish with fried onions on top!!

Coconut Mango Shrimp Curry

COCONUT MANGO SHRIMP CURRY

Ingredients:

1 lb Uncooked Small Shrimp – Peeled and  deveined 

1 Can Coconut Milk adjust according to your taste 

2 Onion – Thinly sliced or a handful of shallots

2 Tbsp Ginger+Garlic Paste or minced fine 

3-4 Green Chilies slit 

2 Tbsp of coconut oil

Handful curry leaves 

1 ripe mango cubed 

Other Spices

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1  Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tsp Pepper Powder

1 tsp Chili Powder

Salt to taste 

Method

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To a medium frying pan add coconut oil fry the onions till translucent add the minced ginger and garlic and curry leaves first add the spice powders and let it cook followed by the shrimp sauté for a few minutes then add the ripened mango.

Now add coconut milk,green chilies to the above sauté,

let it simmer on medium flame for 3-4 min.

Do not let the curry boil .Garnish with Cilantro leaves!!

Yummy Mango shrimp curry...is ready to be served  with some hot white rice or parathas!