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Discover traditional coastal seafood delicacies from Mangalore and Malvan. These cuisines are known for their expertise in seafood preparation including coconut-based curries as well as fried fish. You can taste a perfect balance of spices and freshness as you explore a variety of dishes from succulent prawns, clam curry, Khekadya cha Rassa (crab curry) to other flavorful fish curries.
Grilled Tandoori Mackerel combines succulent mackerel with a tantalizing blend of Tandoori spices for a spicy, and mouth-watering experience. Serve it with rice and daal, and you have a complete meal. Make sure to check out my other seafood recipes. About this Recipe One fine day I had leftover tandoori mix/marinade and some mackerel in …
Crispy fried nang is an Indian fish recipe that is perfectly seasoned with spices, coated in semolina, and deep-fried until crispy yet tender. If you like seafood, then try you have to try out this recipe. What is Nang or Nangu Nang is a type of sole fish found in Mumbai, India. Nang (Nangu) is …
Bangude Fry is a classic Mangalorean recipe where Indian mackerel is marinated in spicy masala paste and deep-fried in aromatic coconut oil. The result is a crispy fried fish that tastes simply out of this world. About Indian Mackerel Indian mackerel is a species of mackerel found in the Indian and West Pacific Oceans. In …
Malvani Crab Curry is a spicy, tangy, mouth-watering recipe that’s made with generous mix of spices and coconut paste. This is a coastal recipe from the Malvan region of Maharashtra where seafood and coconut is abundant. About the Recipe Malvani Crab Curry is known as Khekadya Cha Rassa in Marathi. Khekada is the Marathi word …
Goan Shrimp Cutlets are scrumptiously delightful patties made with shrimps (prawns), grated coconut and other fresh ingredients. This recipe for shrimp cutlet is not only easy but it is quick to make as well. If you love seafood then you have to definitely try this recipe. Every ingredients that you need for this prawn cutlet …
Cheesy Crab Dip is a cream cheese dip for veggies made with imitation crab that is perfect for seafood lovers. This baked cheese dip is a low-fat recipe that you can indulge in guilt free with some crisp slices of veggies like carrots, radish, celery and cucumbers. (This post contains some affiliate links and I …
Koliwada Prawns is a deep-fried battered shrimp that is marinated with simple spices. It is served as an appetizer or starter and is popular in most Mumbai (Bombay) restaurants. It is served best with a cold beer and drinks. (This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose …
Crispy Fried Mandeli (also spelled as Mandli) is a fish recipe that you will absolutely fall in love with. It’s crispy texture and spicy taste is rich in flavor and makes it perfect as a side or an appetizer. Mandeli fish is one of my favorite fish. It is a tiny fish with firm, white …
Green Masala Shrimp Pulao is an easy and quick recipe that blends the aromatic herbs like coriander and mint leaves, spices to create a one-pot-meal which is delicious as well as fulfilling. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. I came up …
Shark Fish Biryani is a recipe that combines shark fish curry with aromatic and flavored basmati rice layered to achieve a perfect blend of deliciousness. This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them. The recipe for Shark Fish Biryani is actually a 3-step …
Green Masala Shrimp Curry, is a refreshing recipe. It is refreshing because the base of the curry is made with green herbs like cilantro (coriander leaves) and mint. This recipe is not a traditional Mangalorean recipe. My mom used to make it occasionally and when she did, we loved it because it was so different …
Mangalorean Shrimp Curry is a classic and traditional recipe made with shrimps, coconut and spices. This fingering licking shrimp curry is something you will never find in regular Indian restaurants and will have to asking for more. What is Yeti Kajipu Yeti Kajipu is the Tulu language name for this recipe. “Yeti” means shrimp and “kajipu” …
Grilled Pompano or Grilled Pomfret is a very easy recipe with minimum ingredients that is perfect for summertime and can be served as an entree or as an appetizer. What is Pompano Fish Pompano is known as Pomfret in Indian English. Locally in Mumbai it is know as Paphlet. It is one of the most …
Fried Spanish Mackerel is a recipe that is totally my moms’. It is for mackerel in general and not specifically for Spanish Mackerel. I have to give her the whole credit for it. Mackerel is my favorite fish and it is known as Bangudhe in my language. Growing up my mom used to make it …
Yesterday evening was exceptionally pleasant. The sun was out but not too harsh. The agreeable temperature accompanied by cool breeze was enough for me to shun the kitchen. As I was still obsessing over what to make for dinner I remembered I had some frozen shrimps in the freezer. I whipped them out applied a …
