Fish cuisines

 Here are a few delicious fish recipes across different styles and cuisines. 

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🐟 1. Lemon Garlic Butter Baked Fish

Ingredients:

• 2 fish fillets (like cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Lemon slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place fish fillets in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic, and lemon juice.
4. Pour mixture over fish and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

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🐠 2. Spicy Indian Fish Fry

Ingredients:

• 4 fish steaks or fillets
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp rice flour (optional, for crispiness)
• Oil for shallow frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate fish with all spices, lemon juice, and salt. Let sit for 20–30 minutes.
2. Optional: coat with rice flour before frying.
3. Heat oil in a pan and fry fish until crispy and golden on both sides.
4. Serve hot with onion slices and lemon wedges.

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🐡 3. Thai Coconut Fish Curry

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (cod, snapper, etc.), cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp red curry paste
• 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Fresh basil or cilantro
• Veggies like bell peppers or spinach (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté curry paste in a bit of oil until fragrant.
2. Add coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add fish, fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
4. Cook until fish is cooked through (about 5–7 minutes).
5. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice.

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🐬 4. Grilled Fish Tacos with Slaw

Ingredients:

• 1 lb white fish (like mahi-mahi or tilapia)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin, paprika, garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Corn tortillas
• Slaw: shredded cabbage, lime juice, mayo/yogurt, cilantro

Instructions:

1. Season fish with spices and olive oil.
2. Grill or pan-fry until cooked through.
3. Warm tortillas and fill with fish and slaw.
4. Add salsa, avocado, or hot sauce if desired

South Indian style mango pickle

 

Here are a few popular South Indian-style mango pickle recipes, known for their bold flavors, spice, and long shelf life. These recipes vary slightly by region (Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka), but they share common ingredients like raw mangoes, red chili powder, mustard seeds, and gingelly (sesame) oil.

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🌶️ 1. Andhra Avakaya (Spicy Mango Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 1 kg (chopped into small pieces)
• Mustard seeds – 100g (dry roasted and powdered)
• Red chili powder – 150g (adjust to taste)
• Salt – 100g (rock salt preferred)
• Fenugreek seeds – 1 tbsp (lightly roasted and powdered)
• Turmeric – 1 tbsp
• Gingelly oil – 250ml
• Hing (asafoetida) – 1 tsp

Method:

1. Wash and dry the mango pieces thoroughly (no moisture).
2. Mix mustard powder, chili powder, fenugreek powder, salt, turmeric, and hing.
3. Add mango pieces and mix until evenly coated.
4. Heat the oil, let it cool completely, and pour over the mango mixture.
5. Mix well and store in a clean, dry glass or ceramic jar.
6. Let it sit for 3–5 days before using, stirring daily with a dry spoon.

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🌶️ 2. Tamil Nadu Style Mango Thokku (Grated Mango Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 3 large (grated)
• Red chili powder – 2–3 tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp (dry roasted and powdered)
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Gingelly oil – 1/4 cup

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add grated mango, turmeric, and salt. Cook until mango softens.
3. Add chili powder and fenugreek powder.
4. Stir and cook until oil oozes out from the sides.
5. Add hing, stir well and turn off the heat.
6. Cool and store in a sterilized jar. Refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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🌶️ 3. Kerala Style Manga Achar (Instant Pickle)

Ingredients:

• Raw mango – 2 medium (cut into small pieces)
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Fenugreek seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Curry leaves – a sprig
• Gingelly or coconut oil – 3 tbsp
• Hing – 1/4 tsp
• Vinegar – 2 tbsp (optional, for longer storage)

Method:

1. Heat oil, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, and hing.
3. Add mango pieces, turmeric, and salt.
4. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add chili powder.
5. Stir for another 2–3 minutes until well combined.
6. Turn off the heat and add vinegar (optional).
7. Cool and store in a dry jar.

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Tips for All Pickles:

• Always use dry utensils and jars to prevent spoilage.
• Let the pickle rest for a few days before consuming, especially the non-instant types.
• Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for longer life.