Karimeen/Pearl spot fish/ Kalendra losun- mirin Curry/ garlic-Pepper curry.

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Karimeen/Pearl Spot fish/ kalendra losun mirin curry/ garlic pepper curry


Pearl Spot fish  which is called as Karimeen in Kerala is considered as a delicacy. This is called as ' kalundra'/ Kalendra in konkani. 

This fish is commonly found in  backwaters of Kerala and karimeen curry is one of the authentic dishes of  Kerala State .

This fish is cooked in many ways. My mom used to make losun - mirin curry . As the name suggests, losun means 'garlic ' and mirin is ' pepper '. 

This curry suits so well for this fish as this fish has natural oil which makes this curry so glossy & flavourful. 

I just love this fish as it's flesh tastes like chicken so soft & flaky. This  fish has a unique taste & flavour which is why this curry is one if my favourite fish curries. 

Please note:Use spices as per your preference.  You can use a pinch of Fenugreek seeds in masala if you wish. 


Recipe:

For 3/4 kg fish

Ingredients for masala:

  • 5 -6 red long chillies
  • 1-2 red short chillies
  • 2 medium onions
  • 5-6 flakes of garlic
  • 1tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp jeera/ cumin seeds 
  • 1/4tsp coriander
  • Pinch of mustard
  • Pinch of turmeric
  • Tamarind as per your choice
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut

Ingredients for seasoning:

  • 1 small sliced onion
  • 4-5 flakes of crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil

Method:


Select fresh fish, clean well.  Cut into required size pieces. 

Grind all the ingredients for masala.
  
Heat 2 tbsp ghee, add sliced onions and garlic.  Fry till slight brown. 

Add ground masala paste & fry for 2-3 minutes. 

Add masala water + required quantity water, salt to taste & boil the gravy. Add fish pieces & boil for just 2-3 minutes. 

Delicious karimeen/ kalendra curry is ready. 
This fish has natural oil which makes this gravy so glossy. 

Serve with boil  rice & any veg side dish. 

The flesh of this fish is so soft & flaky.
 
Enjoy this delicious fish curry with your loved ones. 


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