MEEN AVIAL / DRY FISH COCONUT CURRY

The word "avial" is also used to denote 'boiled' or 'cooked in the water’. This sense being derived from the way the dish is made.

Meen Avial / Fish Avial is a simple recipe but tastes delicious. My mom prepares this recipe with Neythili or Anchovies. This time I tried with pomfret fish/avoli. You can also add raw mango to this recipe. 

Also, see other recipes 

Kerala Toddy Shop Fish Curry 

Crab Curry Recipe 

NELLAI MEEN KUZHAMBHU | NELLAI STYLE FISH CURRY 

Ingredients : 

• 250 grams Fish 
• 1 Green Chilli 
• Curry Leaves 
• 2 Tablespoon Coconut Oil 
• Salt to taste 

To Grind : 

• 1/2 Cup Grated Coconut 
• 1 Tablespoon Chilli Powder 
• 1/2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder 
• 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder 
• 5 Dried Red Chilli 
• 4 Shallots 

To make meen avial / Dry fish coconut curry at home follow the detailed step by step recipe with photos posted below

Step By Step Picture Instructions :

1. In a mixer, add grated coconut, chilli powder and coriander powder 
   
2. Add dried red chilli, shallots and turmeric powder 
   
3. Grind into a coarse paste by adding little water 
   
4. In a pan / earthen pot, add the grounded mixture, water and slit green chilli (Don't add too much water) 
   
5. Cook for 3-5 minutes on low flame 
6. Add the fish pieces and salt 
   
7. Cook until the water disappears and the curry gets thick 
   
8. Add curry leaves and coconut oil 
   
9. Serve hot