Veloori Fry

White sardine fish is called veloori in Kerala. It is small in size with lots of health benefits. As an oily fish, it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which is good for controlling blood pressure and heart problems. Lots of recipes can be tried using this fish as it is readily available all times in Kerala. The easiest of all recipes is a simple mouth-watering fry which can be served with rice or as a starter.

Basic info about the recipe

Cuisine                                                     - South Indian

Serves                                                      - 2 people.

Ingredients:

1.   Veloori                                   - ½ kg

2.   Turmeric powder                  - 1 tsp

3.    Kashmiri red chilli powder  - 2 tbsp

4.   Curry leaves                         - 10 nos

5.   Salt                                        - to taste

6.   Ginger-garlic paste              - 1 tsp

7.   Shallots                                 - 3-4 nos

8.   Pepper powder                    - 1 tsp

9.   Oil                                          - for frying.

Method: Clean the fish and keep aside.

Make a paste using shallots, ginger-garlic, turmeric, kashmiri red chilli powder, pepper powder and salt.

Marinate the fish with this paste and keep aside for half an hour.

Heat oil in a pan, Put some curry leaves. ( this will prevent the fish from sticking to the pan)

Add the fish pieces and fry both sides till crispy.  Serve hot.

Note: more pepper powder or normal red chilli powder can be added if you want the dish to be little more spicy.