Ayirai Meen Kuzhambu
Ayirai meen in Tamil is called as Indian spiny
loach in English. This fish is famous in southern part of Tamil Nadu especially
in Madurai.
It is a tiny live fish, which has high nutritional and medicinal value. Rich in calcium, as it consumed as a whole where bones are not discarded unlike we do for other fish.
It is a fresh water fish available in rivers,
lakes and ponds. So it has less saline in their body. This fish has high demand, hence very high commercial value and its price is usually priced between Rs.
1200 to Rs. 1500 per kg.
Also I read an article in 'The Hindu', says Ayirai meen
would soon be recognized as a state fish of Tamil Nadu.
Among all fish varieties, I love to eat this fish
a lot. May be because of its taste and flavor the kuzhambu has after cooking.
Whenever I go to my hometown (Sivakasi) mom used to prepare Ayirai meen
kuzhambu at least once/twice in the
vacation. As it has very high demand mom used to prebook it before our arrival.
Moms are always sweet rightJ.
Who will not like this mouthwatering dish to eat? I guess, most
of the non-vegetarian I will like it. Whoever tasted this dish at-least once definitely
next time they will be tempted to eat. With no more further delay let’s jump
into the preparation process.
