Fish Thoran

A blend of grated coconut and minced fish as a perfect side dish to go with rice, for fish lovers. Though not a common preparation in Kerala cuisine, we do see some similar recipes prepared with tuna fish in some parts of the state. Fish with thick flesh is a perfect choice for this preparation and I used Salmon in this recipe.

Ingredients

For frying:-

  1. Salmon : 1 Lb
  2. Turmeric powder : ¼ T –Sp
  3. Pepper powder : 1 Tbl- Sp
  4. Garam masala : ½ T-Sp
  5. Ginger –garlic paste : 1 ½  T- Sp
  6. Salt for taste
  7. Oil for frying

For masala:-

  1. Onion : 2 (Big)
  2. Crushed ginger : 1 inch
  3. Crushed garlic : 6 cloves
  4. Chopped green-chilli : 4
  5. Pepper powder : 1 ½  T- Sp (Adjust)
  6. Turmeric powder : ¼ T- Sp
  7. Chilli powder : 1 T- Sp( adjust)
  8. Fennel powder : ½ T- Sp
  9. Garam masala : ½ T-Sp
  10. Grated Coconut : 1 Cup (Adjust)
  11. Salt for taste
  12. Oil : 1 Tbl- Sp
  13. Curry leaves

For seasoning: –

  1. Mustard seeds ½ T- Sp
  2. Dried chilly 3
  3. Curry leaves

Method

  • Marinate the fish with the ingredients mentioned for frying (except oil). Keep it in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  • Shallow fry the fish on both sides, don’t make deep fry/ crispy.it should be well cooked and soft.
  • Mince the fish with hands, and keep it aside. (I used salmon fillet, if you are using fish with bone, fry it and debone the fish and then mince it)
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the seasoning ingredients.
  • Then add onion along with salt, ginger, garlic and green chilly; fry the onions until translucent.
  • Now add the pepper powder, turmeric powder and fennel powder; fry it for about 1 minute/ until raw smell goes.
  • Add the minced fish and fry it for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Then add the grated coconut (no need for grinding) and stir it for about 2 minutes. Check the salt and add if needed.
  • Finally add the garam masala and curry leaves, mix all together.

fishtrnTips :-

  • Can use any fish with thick flesh, salmon is a perfect choice for this recipe.
  • Use coconut oil for better taste.
  • Adjust the quantity of coconut according to your preference.

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