Karimeen Varuthathu Easter Special Recipe

Karimeen Varuthathu

Karimeen [Pearl Spot] is a fresh water fish. It is a popular recipe of God's own country Kerala.It is also known as Green Chromide.Karimeen Vruthathu, Karimeen fry and Karimeen Mappas are delicacies of Kerala.

Ingredients for Karimeen Varuthathu

Karimeen [Pearl Spot] – ½ kg [4 nos]

Kashmeeri Chili Powder – 1 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp

Red chili powder—  ½   tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coriander Powder – 1 tsp

Black Pepper powder –1 tsp

Lemon juice – 2 tsp

Oil for frying

Salt to taste

Method of the Preparation of Karimeen Varuthathu

Remove the eyes, scales, and fins of the Karimeen and wash thoroughly.

Make gashes on both sides of the fish.

Mix all ingredients except oil and make a good marinade and apply it to the fish liberally.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish until brown and crisp.

Garnish the Karimeen Varuthathu with sliced tomatoes, sliced onions and wedge of lemon.