Quick and Nutritious Fish Recipes for Busy Winter Days!
Winter calls for warm, hearty, and wholesome meals. With busy schedules, finding the time to cook can be challenging. But with fresh, flavorful Indian fish varieties available on our website, you can whip up nutritious meals in under 30 minutes! Here are some quick recipes to warm up your winter days.
1. Spicy Masala Grilled King Fish (Vanjaram Meen)
Ingredients: King fish slices – 4
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste
Oil – 2 tbsp
Method: Marinate the fish with turmeric, chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and grill the fish slices for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Serve hot with steamed rice and sautéed vegetables for a wholesome winter meal.
2. Indian Red Snapper (Chemballi Meen) Coconut Curry
Ingredients: Red snapper fillets – 500 g
Coconut milk – 1 cup
Tamarind extract – 1 tbsp
Curry leaves – a handful
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Green chilies – 2 (slit)
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Chili powder – 1 tsp
Oil – 1 tbsp
Method: Heat oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, and sauté curry leaves and green chilies. Add turmeric, chili powder, and tamarind extract. Stir well. Pour in coconut milk, bring to a boil, and add the fish fillets. Simmer for 10 minutes until the fish is cooked and the flavors meld. Serve with hot rice or appams for a cozy winter dinner.
3. Mackerel (Ayala Meen) Tomato Fry
Ingredients: Mackerel – 4 (cleaned)
Tomatoes – 2 (chopped)
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Method: Marinate mackerel with turmeric and salt. Heat oil, add ginger-garlic paste, and sauté tomatoes until soft. Add garam masala and cook for 2 minutes. Place the mackerel in the pan, cover, and cook on low heat for 8–10 minutes. Serve with warm rotis or bread for a simple winter lunch.
With these quick recipes, you can enjoy delicious, comforting meals even on the busiest winter days. Browse our selection of fresh Indian fish varieties and stock up for the season!