By Ujjainee Roy
February 19, 2024
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If you're headed to Kerala sometime soon, you need to remember to check out their unmissable seafood which is tasty, complex and delicious. Kerala's local cuisine boasts quite a few coastal recipes which are a hit with tourists. Let's have a look.
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This Pearl Spot Fish Fry is marinated in a blend of spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and then grilled or pan-fried to perfection. The banana leaves impart a unique aroma and flavour to the dish.
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Prawns are cooked in a tangy and spicy coconut milk gravy along with traditional Kerala spices like fenugreek, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. It's a rich and flavorful dish often enjoyed with rice.
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Fresh fish, typically pomfret or seer fish, is marinated in a mixture of spices including red chili powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice, then shallow-fried until crispy and golden brown. It's a simple yet delicious dish enjoyed across Kerala.
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This is a mildly spiced fish stew made with coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. It's a fragrant and creamy dish that pairs well with appam or steamed rice.
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This is a mildly spiced fish stew made with coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves. It's a fragrant and creamy dish that pairs well with appam or steamed rice.
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Thalassery, a city in Kerala, is famous for its unique biriyani preparation. In this dish, fragrant basmati rice is cooked with aromatic spices, caramelized onions, and either fish or prawns, resulting in a flavorful and indulgent seafood biriyani.
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In this delicious curry, fish pieces are simmered in a tangy and spicy gravy made with tamarind extract, coconut, shallots, garlic, and a variety of spices. The tanginess from the tamarind adds a refreshing contrast to the rich coconut-based curry.
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