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Vallam Ayila : Mackerels pan grilled in Vallam Style Marination

Vallam in a panchayat near Perumbavoor in Ernakulam District in the southern state of Kerala in India.

Fresh mackerels are cleaned and marinated with a mixture of fresh turmeric, dry chili, ginger and curry leaves. These items are soaked in vinegar one day in advance. Then made a paste and the mackerels are marinated with this paste, along with rock salt. The marinade and be prepared in advance and can be stored in air tight containers.

The mackerel is then kept for 30 minutes and grilled on a pan or charcoal grilled.