Kola
Meen Varuval with
coconut milk is one of my mom’s signature recipes. As my mom hails from
Nagapattinam [where fish is a staple food], she makes different kinds of fish,
each with different methods of preparation and unique taste. This kola meen
varuval is one such recipe. I am really happy to share with you all my
favourite fish fry. Do try it out friends and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Mutton
Recipes, Fish
Recipes and Chicken
Recipes here.
Here’s
how to make Kola Meen Varuval with step by step photos…
Ingredients
Kola Meen/Gar Fish
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1 big fish [approx. 500 gms]
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Red Chilli Powder
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2 tbsp.
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Coriander Powder
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1 tsp
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Turmeric Powder
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½ tsp
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Coconut Milk [Thick]
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½ cup
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Salt
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As needed
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Oil
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For frying the fish
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Preparation Time: 10 -15 minutes [Extracting coconut milk & washing]
Cooking Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Serves: 4-5
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: Tamil Nadu, India
Method
Kola Meen/Gar Fish
Cut the
fish to pieces as shown in the photo. Wash the fish 3-4 times with clean water.
My mom
washes the fish with rock salt, so I also follow the same. Here’s how to do it
- To wash the fish with rock salt, add 1 tbsp of rock salt [kallu uppu] on the
fish and rub it on the fish pieces with your finger.
Then
wash the fish thoroughly with lots of water to get rid of all the dirt.
Drain
the water the completely from the fish, because we are going to make the masala
for the fish with coconut milk.
Now add
red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt to the fish.
Now
slowly add the thick coconut milk to the fish and mix it along with the masala
powder. Add only the required amount of coconut milk, here I have given the
approximate amount that will be needed to make the masala. The
masala must be coated on all the fish pieces completely. Cover and let it sit
for 30-40 minutes.
The Gar
Fish/Kola meen has thick skin, so when we add coconut milk and marinate, it
will become a little softer. The coconut milk also adds extraordinary taste to
the fish.
Now
heat the kadai/pan to fry the fish pieces. Add 2-3 tsp of oil and add the fish
pieces, cook them on medium flame on all the sides. Cook until they are done
and transfer it to a plate. Similarly cook all the fish pieces in batches.
Yes,
delicious, flavourful and mouthwatering Kola Meen Varuval is ready to be
enjoyed. Try this fish fry with a simple rasam sadham and it will taste
heavenly.
Note:
When
adding masala make sure you do not add all the coconut milk at one go, add it
slowly as needed and mix well.
Let the
fish marinate in the masala, so that the flavour and taste of the coconut milk
gets infused into the fish thoroughly.
One
most important point is, this fish is very tasty, consume it immediately after
you prepare. If you have it after very long time the skin of the fish will turn
rubbery.
One
more interesting thing about this fish is that, when you start removing the
flesh of the fish the bone will look slightly blue in colour. This is quiet
natural you need not get scared, if it is going to be your fist time trying
this fish.
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ReplyDeleteHi Priya, i tried your recipe for the first time yesterday and i should tell you that it was very tasty and every one in my family liked it very much. thanks a lot dear for posting this recipe. keep posting
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