Showing posts with label fish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fish. Show all posts

4.6.16

Mini Fish Cakes



Ingredients;
Fish Fillets-500 grams, cooked and flaked
Onion-1, finely chopped
Ginger-1/2 tbsp,finely chopped
Green chillies-3, finely chopped
Eggs-2
Breadcrumbs-1cup
Parsley-2 to 3 tbsp, finely chopped
Grated Cheese-1/2 cup
Oil-1tsp
Salt and Pepper


Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onion, ginger and green chillies until cooked.
In a bowl add the sauted onion, flaked fish, breadcrumbs, whisked eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well and divide the mix into 15 equal portions. Shape each into a round disc . Bake them in a preheated oven at 180 degree celsius for 10-12 minutes.
Serve!!!!!!!

17.4.16

Fish Linguine

Ingredients;
Linguine- 500 grams
Fish fillets- 300grams, cut into small chunks (I used Cod)
Bell peppers-1 cup, cut into thin strips
Onion-1, thinly sliced
Green beans-1/2cup, thinly sliced or add vegetables of your choice
Cherry tomatoes-5, cut into halves
Garlic- 1-2 cloves, finely chopped/grated
Mayonnaise- 2 tbsp
Mustard-1 tsp
Chilli flakes-1/2tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Oil-2 tbsp
Avocado- 1 thinly sliced (optional)
Spring onion- finely chopped
Salt as per taste.


Boil water in a sauce pan, add 1/2 tsp salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook the pasta until done. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water.
In a pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil, Saute the onions, garlic and peppers for 1-2 minutes. Add the fish, cherry tomatoes, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Allow to cook. Switch off the flame. Mix mayonnaise and mustard. Add this to the pan with the pasta. Mix well.
Serve!!!!Garnish with sliced avocado or chopped spring onions.

17.4.13

Fish Masala


Ingredients;
Fish-500gms,cleaned and cut into cubes
Onion-2,medium,finely chopped
Tomatoes-2,finely chopped
Ginger-1inch,finely chopped
Garlic-4 to5 cloves,finely chopped
Green chillies-3,slit
Curry leaves-1sprig
Chilli powder-11/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Salt as per taste
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Tamarind water-25mls(1pod of Kudampuli soaked water)
Coconut milk-1/2cup
Coconut/Refined oil-3tbsp


Mix 1/2tsp of chilli powder,pepper powder and turmeric powder each and some salt.Coat the fish pieces.Fry it in hot oil.Keep the fsh pieces aside.Into the same oil splutter the mustard seeds.Add in the onion,ginger,garlic,green chillies and curry leaves.Saute it well until the onions are light brown.Add in the remaining spices and salt.Roast it and then add the tomatoes.Cook it until tomatoes soften.Pour in the tamarind water.Allow to cook it on a medium flame.Allow the gravy to thicken.Pour in the coconut milk.Stir it in well.When the gravy thickens add the fish pieces and allow the fish to soak up the gravy.Cook for a minute.Switch off the flame and leave it for 15 mins.
Serve with rotis,appams,rice or bread.

I have used salmon. You may use any fish of your choice
You may use tamarind extract if so use 1tsp only.
When yoy fry the fish do not cook until it hardens.Keep it soft.

25.3.13

Dried Fish $ Brinjal Curry


Ingredients;
Dried fish -100gms,soaked in water for 30 mins
Onion-1,finely chopped
Egg plant/Brinjal-cut into large cubes,1cup
Ginger-1tsp,minced
Garlic-1tsp,minced
Green chillies-2,slit
Curry leaves-1sprig
Gambojee tamarind-1-2pods
Fresh grated coconut-1cup
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Oil/Coconut oil-2tbsp
Salt as per taste
Water-1cup


Crush the fish with the pestle.Add this in a pan with turmeric and 1/2cup water.Allow it to cook.In a separate pan heat the oil,add in the onion,ginger garlic,green chillies and curry leaves.Saute it well.add the chilli and coriander powder and allow it to roast.Now add the brinjals and saute it.Add the gambojee tamarind and some salt but remember that the fish is salted.When the brinjals are half done add the fish and half cup of water.Grind the coconut to a smooth paste.Pour this into the curry and allow it to heat on a low flame.Switch of the flame before it starts to boil.
Serve with hot rice!!!!!!!!


24.2.13

Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients;
Salmon fillets-5 to 6
Potatoes-3,large,cut into wedges
Carrots-2,cut into chunks
Onion-1,roughly chopped
Garlic-2 cloves,crushed
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Chilli/Papriks-1/2tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Salt
Oil -2tsp
Take the vegetables in a bowl,add the crushed garlic.Sprinkle 1/4tsp turmeric and pepper each and salt.Coat it well.Sprinkle the oil on top.Lay this on a greased baking tray and roast it in a preheated oven at 180-200 deg cel for 30mins.Meanwhile coat the fish fillets with chilli,1/4tsp turmeric,1/4 tsp pepper powder and salt.After 30 mins,take the tray with vegetables out and turn the potato wedges to the other side.Lay the fillets on top and allow it to cook in the oven for 20 mins.After this reverse the side of the fish fillets and bake for another 10 mins.
Ready to serve!!!!!!!!


4.12.12

Salmon,Plantain and Drumsticks in Coconut Gravy

Ingredients;
Salmon-300 gms
Raw plantain-1-2,skin peeled and cubed
Drumsticks-1,cut into 2inch length
Onion-1small
Tomato-1cubed
Ginger-1/4inch,finely chopped
Garlic-3cloves,finely chopped
Green chillies-2,slit
Curry leaves-1sprig
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Gambojee-2
Coriander powder-1tsp
Turmeric-1/4tsp 
Coconut-1/2cup,grated
Salt as per taste
Water-11/2cup
Oil-2tbsp


Heat oil in the pan.Add the onion,ginger,garlic,chilli and curry leaves.Saute it well.Now add the chilli,coriander,turmeric powder and salt.Roast it for a min.Add the gambojee seeds and water.When it boils add the fish,plantain and drumsticks.Cook it on a medium flame.Let the sauce thicken to 1/4th.Now add the tomatoes and close the pan.Meanwhile grind the coconut to a paste form with some water.Pour this over the curry.Cook for a minute.Do not allow to boil.
Serve with hot rice or chappati!!!!

24.10.12

Fish popcorns


Ingredients;
White fish-250gms,boneless,minced
Onion-1,minced
Ginger-garlic-1tbsp,minced
Greenchillies-2,minced
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Potato-1,mashed
Salt as per taste
Oil to deep fry
For the batter;
Plain flour-50gms
Corn flour-50gms
Eggs-2
Italian spice mix-2pinch
Salt as per taste
Water 

Heat a wok and pour in 2tbsp oil.Add in the onion,garlic,ginger and green chillies.When its cooked add in the fish and allow it to cook.Dy up this mix.Mix in pepper and salt.Let it cool down then mix in the mashed potato and make small balls of it.make the batter by mixing the flour,italian spice,eggs and salt.Add water if required to make a thick batter.Heat oil.Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry it.
Serve!!!!!!

14.10.12

Salmon Omelette

Ingredients;
Salmon-150gms
Eggs-2,beaten
Onion-1,finely chopped
Ginger-garlic,2tbsp,minced
Green chillies-1,minced
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala-1/4tsp(optional)
Turmeric-1/4tsp(optional)
Mustard seeds-1tsp(optional)
Oil-3tbsp
Salt as per taste.

Microwave the fish with salt for 6 mins or until cooked.Flake it well with a fork.Heat 1tbsp oil and splutter the mustard seeds.Add the onions,ginger,garlic and chillies and allow it to cook.When the onions are cooked add the pepper powder,garam masala and turmeric to this.Add this mix to the salmon and let it cool.When it cools down add in the egg and mix well.Heat 2tbsp oil in a pan and pour in the salmon-egg mix.Allow to cook on one side and then flip over.Cutting it into 4 quareters makes it easy to flip.
Serve hot!!!!!!!!

31.8.12

Crunchy Fish Snack


Ingredients;
Fish fillet-250 gms,cut into cubes(I used Salmon)
Egg-1,beaten
Plain flour-1/2cup
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Salt as per taste
Oregano-1/2tsp
Oil for deep frying


Coat the fish with pepper and salt.Mix the flour and oregano well.Heat oil.Dip each fish piece into the beaten egg and coat it with the dry flour mix.Deep fry on medium flame for 5 to 6 mins until golden brown.
Serve with lime wedges or sauce!!!!!

28.3.12

Fish Cutlets/Cakes


Ingredients;
Fish-3/4kg,boneless(I used haddock)
Onions-2,finely chopped
Potatoes-2,boiled and peeled,finely chopped
Ginger-1/2inch,finely chopped
Garlic-3pods,finely chopped
Green chillies-2,finely chopped
Garam Masala-1/4tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Bread crumbs-2cups
Eggs-3
Salt as per taste
Olive oil-2tbsp,if making it in the oven or refined oil for deep frying

Add 1/2 tsp salt to the fish and microwave it for 6 to 7 mins on high to cook it.Alternately you can boil it with some water on the gas and let the water evaporate.Flake the fish.In a pan add 1 tbsp oil and add the onions,ginger,garlic and green chillies.Saute it well.Add the fish into this and stir it until the mix is compleely dry.Remove the mix from fire and let it cool down so that you can mix it with hands.Now add the spices and the potatoes.Mix it well with the hands.Check if more salt is to be added.Make small balls out of this mix.You can shape it as u like.Beat the eggs.Dip the cakes in the egg and then roll in the bread crumbs.Again dip in he egg and roll it in the bread crumbs.When all he cakes are coated.Leave to rest in the fridge for 30 mins.If deep frying heat the oil and deep fry each until it turns golden brown.Then drain t on kitchen towel.If you chose to make it in the oven,then apply oil to the foil lining the tray and arrange the cakes.Leave the cakes in a preheated oven at max for 10 mins and then turn.Spray or brush oil to the surface of the cakes.
Serve with tomato sauce or salads!!!!





17.3.12

Salmon Biriyani with Brinjal Raita

Ingredients
For Salmon Biriyani;
Salmon-1/2kg,boneless,cubed
Basmati rice-2cups or 300 gms
Onion-1,medium,
Tomatoes-5,finely chopped
Green chillies-5
Ginger-1inch
Garlic-4pods
Coriander leaves-3 sprigs
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Turmeric-1/4tsp
Pepper powder-1/4tsp
Fennel powder-1/2tsp
Coconut milk-1/2cup
Whole spices-Cardamom-4,cloves-4,cinnamon-1inchx2,bay leaves-2
Nuts and raisins,onion slices for garnishing
Ghee-2tbsp
Oil -2 to 3 tbsp
Water- 4 to 5 cups,for the rice
Salt as per taste

Boil the water in a sauce pan with half of the whole spices and 1 tsp salt.When it begins to boil add the rice.Drain when the rice is cooked.
Mince the ginger,garlic,green chillies,onion and coriander leaves together.Heat oil in a pan and add the remaining of wholespices followed by the ginger garlic mince.Saute it until the raw smell is gone and then add the spices and cook for a minute.Now add the tomatoes and cook it on a medium flame.When the tomatoes are cooked and the oil seperates add in the fish pieces and the coconut milk.Let it cook on a high flame.Meanwhile heat the ghee in a pan and deep fry the onions,nuts and raisins.Keep it aside.When the fish is cooked and the gravy is thick.Add the rice on top.Make holes on top of the rice and pour the ghee and spread the fried onion and nuts.Cover with foil and cook in a preheated oven at 230 deg cel or max for 15mins.
Mix fish with rice taking care that the fish do not flake.Serve!!!!!!


For the Baingan raita;
Brinjal-1,large,cut into small cubes
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Cumin powder-1/2tsp
Pepper-1/4tsp
Oil-2tbsp
Salt as per taste
Thick cool Yogurt-2cups.
Coat the brinjal well with the spices.Heat the oil and allow the brinjal to cook in it on a low to medium flame.Do not add water.When done mash it slightly.Take the yogurt in a bowl and add the brinjal on top.Do not mix until it reach the table.



15.3.12

Tuna fry

Ingredients;
Tuna -5oo gms,cut into cubes
Chilli powder-1tbsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Salt-1tsp
Fennel powder-1tsp
Oil-3tbsp


Mix the spices and coat the fish pieces in it.Heat oil in a pan and fry the pieces on all sides.
Serve!!!!!!

14.3.12

Lakshwadeep Fish Curry



Ingredients;
Fish-500 gms,cleaned and cut
Shalllots-20
Garlic-3pods
Green chillies-3
Red chilli powder-2tsp
Fenugreek seeds-1tsp,roasted and powdered
Dry gooseberries-3 to 4
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Curry leaves-2 sprigs
Coconut oil-2tbsp
Vinegar-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Water-1/2 cup
Salt as per taste
Grind together half the amount of shallots,green chillies,red chilli powder,fenugreek powder,turmeric and gooseberries.Heat the oil in a pan,splutter mustards.Add the remaining half of shallots chopped and curry leaves.Saute it for a minute then add the chilli paste.Saute it until the raw is gone.Add the vinegar,water and salt.When the mix begins to boil add the fish pieces to this.Let it cook for 5 mins on high flame.Switch the flame to medium and leave the gravy to thicken.
Serve hot with rice!!!!!!!