Unakka Nangu Varuthathu

Unakka Nangu Varuthathu is one of the dried fish dishes from Kerala, India that refers to salted dried fish fry. Unakka Nangu Varuthathu is made by frying the dried Malabar Sole in Coconut oil with red chilies, chili powder and curry leaves , then with slices of onions until golden brown.

Fish is very common in Kerala, being a state near the sea and is the most favorite food of most of the people of Kerala. It is cooked in different ways, including preparing them as dried fish (Unakkameen)  which can also be used and cooked in many different ways. 

Nangu is the Malayalam word for Malabar Sole.

Please see below the picture of Unakka Nangu Varuthathu or dried Malabar Sole fish fry

Below is a complete meal for dinner in Allepey, Kerala, India composed of Kanji, Cherupayaru Olarthiyathu and Unakka Nangu Varuthathu

 

 

Related Articles

Unakka Chemmeen Varuthathu ■■■■■■■■■■
Unakka Chemmeen Varuthathu refers to Dried Prawns/Shrimps Fry, one of the many dishes using dried seafoods . . . Read More
Unakka Nangu Olarthiyathu ■■■■■■■■■■
Unakka Nangu Olarthiyathu refers to one of the dishes from Kerala, India. Unakka Nangu Olarthiyathu . . . Read More
Vanpayar / Van Payar Thoran ■■■■■■
Vanpayar / Van Payar Thoran: Vanpayar or Van Payar Thoran is one of the many Thoran dishes from Kerala, . . . Read More
Rusks ■■■■■■
Rusks are pieces of white bread which are dried and baked until golden brown. In Kerala, India, particularly . . . Read More
Malabar Cinnamon ■■■■■
Malabar Cinnamon refers to the Cinnamon from Kerala, a state in the south of India. Malabar Cinnamon . . . Read More
Khrueng Phuang ■■■■■
Khrueng Phuang refers to the ring of spices or spices holder often found on tables in Thai restaurants. . . . Read More
Haw Mok ■■■■■
Haw Mok: Haw mok is a fish dish from Thailand that has green curry paste, chilies, lemongrass , coconut . . . Read More
Fish Moilee ■■■■■
Fish Moilee refers to a traditional South India food which is a fish curry cooked with tomatoes and onions . . . Read More
Kodampuli ■■■■■
- In the food context, "Kodampuli" is a small, round, black fruit that is native to the Western Ghats . . . Read More
Choora ■■■■■
Choora is the Malayalam word for Tuna. ; - Malayalam is the language spoken in Kerala India and one . . . Read More