Authentic Smelt Stir Fry – meen peera. Kozhuva peera, anchovy thoran

30 minutes

medium

4 servings

Looking for a unique and healthy dish to try? Look no further than this delightful Smelt Pickle recipe brought to you by Curry TV! While traditionally made with anchovies, this recipe offers a refreshing twist using smelt, making it both flavorful and nutritious.

To start, gather your ingredients: smelt, coconut oil, mustard, black peppercorns, turmeric powder, pearl onions, Thai chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, tamarind, shredded coconut, curry leaves, fenugreek powder, and vinegar powder. Don’t worry if you can’t find anchovies; smelt works perfectly and is readily available in most local grocery stores.

Begin by heating coconut oil in a deep pan and adding mustard and crushed ingredients like ginger, garlic, Thai chilies, and pearl onions. Crushed black peppercorns add a delightful aroma and flavor to the mix. Then, incorporate shredded coconut and curry leaves for that authentic taste.

Next, add fenugreek powder, turmeric powder, and salt to enhance the flavors further. Tamarind is key to eliminating any fishy smell while providing a tangy kick. Finally, add the cleaned smelt to the pan and let all the ingredients meld together beautifully.

Cover and cook the mixture for about five to ten minutes until the smelt is tender and infused with all the savory spices. The result? A mouthwatering smelt pickle that’s bursting with flavor and texture!

Serve this delicious dish with rice or as a snack for a delightful culinary experience. Whether you’re a seafood lover or looking to try something new, this Smelt Pickle recipe is sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy the wholesome goodness of this unique dish from Curry TV!Looking for a unique and healthy dish to try? Look no further than this delightful Smelt Pickle recipe brought to you by Curry TV! While traditionally made with anchovies, this recipe offers a refreshing twist using smelt, making it both flavorful and nutritious.

To start, gather your ingredients: smelt, coconut oil, mustard, black peppercorns, turmeric powder, pearl onions, Thai chilies, ginger, garlic, salt, tamarind, shredded coconut, curry leaves, fenugreek powder, and vinegar powder. Don’t worry if you can’t find anchovies; smelt works perfectly and is readily available in most local grocery stores.

Begin by heating coconut oil in a deep pan and adding mustard and crushed ingredients like ginger, garlic, Thai chilies, and pearl onions. Crushed black peppercorns add a delightful aroma and flavor to the mix. Then, incorporate shredded coconut and curry leaves for that authentic taste.

Next, add fenugreek powder, turmeric powder, and salt to enhance the flavors further. Tamarind is key to eliminating any fishy smell while providing a tangy kick. Finally, add the cleaned smelt to the pan and let all the ingredients meld together beautifully.

Cover and cook the mixture for about five to ten minutes until the smelt is tender and infused with all the savory spices. The result? A mouthwatering smelt pickle that’s bursting with flavor and texture!

Serve this delicious dish with rice or as a snack for a delightful culinary experience. Whether you’re a seafood lover or looking to try something new, this Smelt Pickle recipe is sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy the wholesome goodness of this unique dish from Curry TV!

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Ingredients

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1 Pound Smelt
3 Tbsp Coconut oil
1/4 Tsp Mustard
1/4 Tsp Black Peppercorns
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
6 Whole Pearl Onions
9 Thai Green Chilies
1 Tbsp Ginger
3 Whole Garlic Cloves
Salt to Taste
Combo Type Tamarind
1 Cup Shredded Coconut
1/4 Tsp Fenugreek Powder
3 Tbsp Vinegar Powder
1 Full Spring Curry Leaves
Products used for this recipe.
1 Pan (for heating and cooking)
1 Mortar and pestle (for crushing ingredients like garlic, ginger, green Thai chilies, pearl onions, black peppercorns, and fenugreek powder)
1 Grinder or Food Processor (alternative to mortar and pestle)
1 Serving tray (for presentation)
Nutritional Information
1,022 kcal Calories
63g Total Fat
45g Saturated Fat
56g Protein
42g Carbohydrates
7g Fiber

Directions

1.
Preparation:
Crush the following ingredients using a mortar and pestle or a food processor: 3 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon of ginger, 9 green Thai chilies, and pearl onions. Crush 1 cup of shredded coconut along with half a sprig of curry leaves.
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2.
Heat the Pan
Heat a deep pan and add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil. Add quarter teaspoon of mustard seeds and let them splutter.
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3.
Add Crushed Ingredients:
Add the crushed garlic, ginger, green Thai chilies, pearl onions, and black peppercorns to the pan. Stir and cook the mixture.
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4.
Add Spices:
Add quarter teaspoon of fenugreek powder and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the pan. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
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5.
Season with Salt:
Season the mixture with salt according to taste (approximately half a teaspoon).
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6.
Add Tamarind:
Add tamarind paste (prepared by crushing the tamarind) directly to the pan.
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7.
Add Smelt Fish:
Add 1 pound of cleaned smelt fish to the pan. Mix well to coat the fish with the spice mixture.
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8.
Cook Covered:
Increase the heat, cover the pan, and cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse into the fish.
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9.
Check and Serve:
Once the fish is cooked and tender, turn off the heat. Serve the dish hot, either directly from the pan or transfer it to a serving tray.
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Notes

Optionally, garnish with additional curry leaves. Serve the smelt fish curry with rice or your preferred side dish. Enjoy your delicious and healthy smelt fish curry!
Serve the smelt fish curry with rice or your preferred side dish.
Enjoy your delicious and healthy smelt fish curry!