In this no-frills Mangalorean classic, Ladyfish (Kane) is slathered in a fiery, bright-red masala of boiled Byadagi chillies, garlic, ginger, pepper, and tamarind, then pan-fried until crisp outside and tender within.
This kulith ani kooka koddel, a family recipe from Chef Ashwini Pai, is a warm and comforting Mangalorean curry that uses the chinese potato, a winter produce from the coastal regions of Karnataka.