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Kerala-style spicy fried fish

Kerala-style spicy fried fish

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Fish marinated in a mixture of spices, ginger, garlic, and lemon, then fried in coconut oil. A simple and flavorful dish from Kerala.

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Recipe from Atheenasiji, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This fish, a specialty of Kerala, is coated in a marinade of ginger, garlic, and lemon, then fried in coconut oil. It is served immediately.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfrying
  • Estimated cost$2.10 $0.70 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

3 people
  • $0.14
  • $0.32
  • $0.08
  • $1.05
  • $0.02
  • $0.03
  • $0.27
  • $0.19

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chili pepper, turmeric, salt, ginger and garlic paste, cilantro, pepper, and lemon juice to create a marinade.
  2. Make cuts on both sides of the cleaned fish. ≈ 3 min
  3. Rub the fish with the marinade, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
  4. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then heat some coconut oil in a frying pan.
  5. Fry the marinated fish until it is golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately, and if you wish, garnish with a few French fry leaves.

The bill

Kerala-style spicy fried fish

  • 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste$0.14
  • 1 tablespoon of hot pepper powder$0.32
  • 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder$0.08
  • 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro$1.05
  • salt$0.02
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice$0.03
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper$0.27
  • coconut oil$0.19

Total$2.10

that's $0.70 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of fish (cleaned and washed)
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon of hot pepper powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • coconut oil
  • A few French fry leaves (optional)

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