Simple is always a lot more elegant. Mullet Fillets. Freshly crushed pepper. All Purpose Flour. Oil. Peas. Butter. Chilly Flakes. Garlic Powder. Salt. Pat the fish dry. Combine together some flour, pepper and salt. Taste it to adjust the salt. Sprinkle this over the fish. The quantity must be such the fish is fully coveredContinue reading “Mullet and Peas”
Category Archives: Seafood
Zinga Jhinga
Weekends must be a little special but time is always an issue. So a simple but glamourous recipe with prawns. Prawns, deveined : 400g. Honey, 1 tablespoon. Lemon, 1 tablespoon. Garlic, finely diced. Sesame Oil. Chilly Flakes. Salt. Sesame seeds. Mix together the garlic, lemon juice, honey, sesame oil, salt and chilly flakes. Taste andContinue reading “Zinga Jhinga”
Mullet : Lemony Garlicky
Continuing my no recipe needed cooking. Mullet. Garlic. Green Chilly. Turmeric, preferably the fresh root. Peeled Lemon. Onions. Salt. Dill or Coriander for garnish. The fish and especially the stomach cavity must be very clean. Make slits on the fish. Make a paste with garlic, green chilies, turmeric and salt. Rub it all over theContinue reading “Mullet : Lemony Garlicky”
Red Snapper
One more in my series of recipes that don’t need recipes. I got a beautiful Red Snapper that weighed just a little under 1 kilo. Made slits and rubbed in a paste made with lots of garlic, green chilly and salt. Used a large non stick that has a lid. Heated mustard oil and carefullyContinue reading “Red Snapper”
Seer Fish
I don’t think this needs a recipe because frankly speaking there is none. Make slits on a fish and stuff in pounded garlic, pepper and salt. Shallow fry in mustard oil. Use a spoon to baste the fish as it fries. Enjoy.
Mackerel Fry, The All Time Fav!
I can never get tired of Mackerels and nor will I stop coming up with variations to prepare it. Mackerel. Preferably filleted. Chilly Powder. Turmeric. Rice Flour. Corn Flour. Lemon Juice. Salt. Oil for pan fry. Take a teaspoon of corn flour and rice flour per fillet of fish. Into this add turmeric, chilly powderContinue reading “Mackerel Fry, The All Time Fav!”
Crispy Fried Prawns
Crispy and Super Delicious Treat. Prawns. Preferably large size. Paprika Powder. Turmeric. Salt. Corn Starch. One teaspoon per prawn. All Purpose Flour, one teaspoon per prawn. Curry leaves. Oil for frying. Take a dry dish with a lid. Sprinkle some paprika, salt, turmeric, curry leaves, corn flour and all purpose flour in it. Taste it.Continue reading “Crispy Fried Prawns”
Sardines Pepper Fry
By now you will know that I use very few ingredients. This has 4 ingredients. Fresh Sardines. Pepper crushed in a pestle. Mustard Oil. Salt Mix pepper and salt. Add mustard oil to it. Coat the fish with this sticky oil. Heat a pan. Place the fish and let it sizzle away. Cook on lowContinue reading “Sardines Pepper Fry”
Tandoori Fish
Trying to replicate the restaurant experience at home. You Need: Black Pomfret or any fish with good skin. Garlic Paste. Chilly Powder. Turmeric Powder. Salt. Oil, a few teaspoons. The fish must be cleaned and as dry as possible. Moisture will cause splatter and ruin the kitchen. I like to fillet the fish but leaveContinue reading “Tandoori Fish”
