Kerala style Meen Vattichathu ( മീൻ വറ്റിച്ചത്)

🐟 Kerala Style Meen Vattichathu | മീൻ വറ്റിച്ചത് | Spicy Fish Curry Recipe Looking for a delicious Kerala-style fish recipe? ❤️ Try this spicy and flavourful Meen Vattichathu (മീൻ വറ്റിച്ചത്) made with fresh fish, coconut oil, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, ginger, garlic and aromatic spices. This simple homemade Kerala fish recipe has a thick, spicy masala gravy that coats the fish beautifully. It tastes delicious with steamed rice, kanji, kappa (tapioca) or even puttu! You can prepare this recipe using Mathi (Sardine) or Ayala (Indian Mackerel), depending on your preference. The fish is gently cooked in the masala until tender and the gravy thickens to perfection. 🍽️ Ingredients Fish – Mathi (Sardine) or Ayala (Indian Mackerel) Onion Coconut oil Ginger and garlic, chopped Green chillies Tomato Turmeric powder Red chilli powder Black pepper powder Salt to taste Water Curry leaves 👩‍🍳 How to Make Meen Vattichathu 1. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add chopped onions with salt. Sauté until soft. 2. Add chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies. Sauté until the raw smell disappears. 3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. 4. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and black pepper powder. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. 5. Add a little water to make a thick masala gravy. Adjust the salt and bring it to a boil. 6. Gently place the fish pieces into the gravy and cook on a medium-low flame for about 10 minutes on one side. 7. Carefully flip the fish and continue cooking until it is completely cooked and the gravy thickens. Check occasionally to prevent the masala from sticking or burning. 8. Add fresh curry leaves, switch off the flame and serve hot! If you love authentic flavours and simple homemade Kerala recipes, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to Nanda by V for more delicious home-cooked dishes. ❤️ 💬 Do you prefer Mathi or Ayala for your meen vattichathu? Tell me in the comments! #MeenVattichathu #മീൻവറ്റിച്ചത് #KeralaFishCurry #KeralaRecipes #FishCurry #MathiCurry #AyalaCurry #MalayalamCooking #KeralaStyleFish #NandaByV