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Fragrant Seela Fish Curry: Unique Recipe Combines Fried Fish with Spicy Masala!
- •Discover a unique Seela fish curry recipe combining fried fish with a rich, spicy masala.
- •Marinate round-cut Vanjaram fish with salt and chili powder, then pan-fry until golden.
- •Sauté pepper, cumin, fennel, cinnamon, cloves, small onions, and tomatoes, then blend into a paste.
- •Cook the blended masala with ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and curry chili powder until fragrant.
- •Add fried fish pieces to the simmering masala, cook until coated, and garnish with coriander for a delicious dish.
Key Questions Answered
To make Seela (Vanjaram) fish curry, marinate round fish pieces with salt and chili powder for half an hour, then fry them on a griddle with oil. Next, sauté whole spices, small onions, and tomatoes, blend them into a paste, and cook this mixture in a pan with oil, large onions, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and curry chili powder. Add water to boil, drop in the fried fish pieces, simmer until coated, and garnish with coriander.
An alternative way to enjoy Seela fish is by making Podimas. Clean the fish, cut it into pieces, boil it with turmeric and salt in an idli cooker, and separate the flesh from the bones. Sauté mustard, fennel, garlic, small onions, green chilies, tomatoes, and curry leaves in coconut oil. Add eggs, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and pepper powder, mix well for five minutes, and then stir in the shredded fish.
Seela fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids which help lower blood pressure and protect the heart by preventing blood clots in arteries. It contains calcium to strengthen bones and teeth, and is high in protein while being low in calories, making it ideal for weight management. Additionally, it provides Vitamin B12 to support nerve function, relieve anxiety, and prevent depression.
