Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai — வாளை மீன் கறி தோசை
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Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai

வாளை மீன் கறி தோசை

50 mins Serves 3 Hard Chef Meenakshi Iyer Chettinad 4.6 (780)

Authentic Tamil Nadu style vaalai fish kari dosai cooked in gingelly oil with freshly ground Chettinad masala — fiery, aromatic and deeply traditional.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Dry roast fennel, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, star anise and stone flower, then grind fresh with coconut.

    Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai step 1
  2. 2

    Heat gingelly oil, fry curry leaves and onions until deep golden.

    Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai step 2
  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric and salt; cook to a soft masala.

    Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai step 3
  4. 4

    Add vaalai fish kari dosai and sear on high flame for 5 minutes so the masala coats every piece.

    Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai step 4
  5. 5

    Add the ground masala with a little hot water, cover and cook until tender and the oil separates. Garnish with coriander.

    Vaalai Fish Kari Dosai step 5

சமையல் குறிப்பு

மசாலாவை சமைக்கும் அன்றே அரைக்கவும்; கடை பொடி செட்டிநாடு சுவையை தராது.

Grind the masala fresh on the day you cook — bottled powder never gives Chettinad flavour.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 200 kcal
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 38 g
  • Fat: 17 g

Storage tips

Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.