Flying Fish podimas recipe in Tamil | kola meen podimas | Lema samayal

flying fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Tilapia is a leaner option while mackerel is more budget-friendly.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: dried coconut

Coconut milk provides creaminess with fewer calories, while dried coconut is often less expensive.

Clean and fillet the flying fish, removing any bones.

Grind coconut, green chilies, ginger, and garlic into a coarse paste.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds until they splutter.

Add finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in the ground coconut paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add turmeric powder and salt, mixing well.

Gently fold in the fish pieces, ensuring they are coated with the mixture.

Add curry leaves and a splash of water, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Remove the lid, add lemon juice, and cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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