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Sura Fish 65

சுறா மீன் 65

By Ganesan Kannan

55 mins Serves 3 Hard Chettinad

Authentic Tamil Nadu style sura fish 65 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.

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Add sura fish 65 and sear on high flame for 5 minutes so the masala coats every piece.

  5. 5

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

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: 418 kcal
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Carbs: 24 g
  • Fat: 11 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.