Meen Peera is dry kerala style one pot fish curry . This side dish is a delicious accompaiment for Rice. The rich flavour of fresh grated coconut and coconut oil enhances the taste of the curry .

You can use any fish for this recepie but tasted better if you prepare it using small fishes. I have used Sardines / Mathi for this recepie . Anchovies / Netholli is the best fish for this recepie.

Lets checkout the detailed recepie below 👇

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time : 20 to 25 mins

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• Fish : 1/4 kg
• Shallots : 10 chopped
• Pot tamarind / kudampuli : 3 to 4
• Grated coconut: 1 n 1/2 cup
• Garlic : 4 cloves
• Ginger : 1 small piece
• Green chillies: 2
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: as required
• Curry leaves: few sprigs
• Coconut oil: 2 tbsp

PREPARATION:

• Corasely blend together grated coconut, garlic,ginger and green chillies.
• Clean the fish pieces in salt water and set aside.
• Add the fish pieces, blend coconut mix, shallots,curry leaves,turmeric powder,red chilli powder,salt,pot tamarind ,coconut oil and 2 cups of water together in a pot preferably clay pot.
• Cover and cook on medium flame for 5 mins.
• Open the lid and cook on medium to high flame for 15 mins stirring intermittently.
• Finally give it a gentle mix. Add some more curry leaves and keep it covered for some time before serving.