Making a very traditional dish - Dried fish chutney served with kitchree!

Drying fish was a good way to preserve the excess fish caught during any given season and then add a punch of flavour by adding just a little bit to the curries or chutney you may be cooking. This was especially true in the early history of Indians in Durban where fish may have been easier to come by than other meat, being next to the Indian Ocean. A very traditional way to cook dried fish is to rehydrate it by soaking in water and then add it to a tomato chutney to be served with kitchree or even hot fresh bread!
Ingredients
200g piece Dried fish, soaked in water and dried
5 med tomatoes, grated
2 tbs tomato sauce
1/4 cup oil
1 med onion, finely sliced
6-8 small cloves garlic
2 green chillies, halved
1 tsp hurdee
1 tsp mixed masala
A handful of curry leaves
1 tsp mustard seed
1 tsp salt - the dried fish also adds salt to the chutney
Additional 1/4 cup oil to fry dried fish
Do watch your salt addition - if you want to remove more salt from the fish, soak in warm water for longer and change the water a few additional times.
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[@chotaconhyedoss2657]

Hello sweet Mama 🙏 you and the lovely apron are gorgeous! This salted dry fish was the staple protein back in old Mauritius but nowadays it is more expensive than the fresh fish we called it ( poisson salé) in our local creole language.Savouring a mouthwatering Rougaille (tomato base just the same as your receipe) Poisson Salé brings back memories of old houses made of iron sheets and minimalist lifestyle. Alternatively, Riz Frit Poisson Salé (Salted Fish Fried Rice) the savory and salty fried rice can quickly become an addiction the salted fish is crumbled, then fried until golden brown. Subsequently, it is added to the steamed basmati rice, topped with cooked carrot, mushrooms and cabbages. This dish is topped off with an omelette and finely chopped chives and used to be the rewarding meal at the end of every week. It is a kind of comforting food that would feed many for less, while also making their day. I have just made this last week I also add shredded half ripe mango in mine. Enjoy!👍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Wow its amazing how we are so far apart but still have ties back to some root recipes which I guess goes all the way back to India. The salted fish fried rice sounds like a variation on egg fried rice from China/South East Asia. Such simple ingredients made into a hearty meal I'm sure!

[@chotaconhyedoss2657]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Indeed this receipe had indian origin.Also the indo-Caribbean community does nearly same cooking method as us indo mauritians of bihari origin.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

@@chotaconhyedoss2657 yes we do see a few comments especially from Guyana 🇬🇾 which is very encouraging as well 🙏🏼

[@bridges5659]

Sounds great bro. Will give it a shot.

[@gailallwn8400]

A delightful lady wearing a gorgeous apron and cooks theeee most delicious looking meals. Thank you dear heart for sharing. I just love watching your videos😇💕

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Gail! Much appreciated 🙏🏼

[@michellemoolcharan1228]

The apron looks stunning on you Aunty. All your patience has been rewarded. Fish; whether fried, curried, baked or made in biryani, is my all time favourite food. Although the elders in my family loved their dry fish and kitchri, I never ate it because the smell of the dry fish was too overwhelming for me. The elders always remarked that I didn’t know what I was missing out on and the manner in which you prepared it today, makes me regret not having tried it out. Well done on a great and fun-loving cooking channel. I do however love kitchri made with rice and tomato chutney. Thank you Aunty for your wonderful authentic SA Indian cooking channel. Wishing you infinite success going forward👏👏👏🤗🌸

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

It’s never to late to try I guess. The smell is quite strong and the taste of the fish itself can be strong as well. But it does impart such a lovely flavour to the chutney. Kitchree and plain chutney is also Pranesh’s favourite dish!

[@sandhyasingh7776]

Love dried fish chutney with brinjal also. Your dish looks so delicious. And I love hearing all the Indian words being pronounced properly as we say them.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks a lot, we must give the brinjal a try because we have brinjal from the garden!

[@prishmaharaj878]

Aunt u looking smart in your apron🌹. Thank u for all the tips, your cooking reminds me of my late mums cooking, you are an amazing cook, well done. May God 🙌 you.🙏🕉

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@anushareddy5386]

I love this dish we still.eat this

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

So good!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I still enjoy it, that's for sure,

[@ranepillay3207]

I still eat dry fish chutney but with plain mealie rice. The way my mum used to make it. I love it. A delish meal that's very satisfying. Love your aprons. It's great.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@jakesyaseen8494]

Mouth 👄 watering traditional food,😋

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Indeed!

[@bilkisesak]

Love the apron, love the colour. Thank you for all Scrumptious recipes. Love & Blessings ❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so welcome!

[@ishararamduth6135]

This is soul food,very heart warming meal which I always enjoy.I love your apron,red is my favourite❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@user-cu4ww5bi3e]

I love ur recipes

[@kameshreegovender6878]

Wow Aunty Gaithree, I love your apron 😍 keep shining and inspiring us all 🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Kam!

[@ushabasitheva8174]

Absolutely Delicious dry fish chutney an Looking Gorgeous in your red apron 🙏♥️😘

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks a lot!

[@vanessareddy9525]

My favourite

[@jerrychetty2524]

Very nice and enjoyable as always, thank you for your post ma, have a great day

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Jerry 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@simmimaharaj7142]

It’s barely 9am and I’m salivating for this delicious dried fish chutney and kitchri. I have not eaten this meal in years… I’m off to the shops later to hunt down some fish. Definitely making this later in the week. The aprons are a hit! Love them!🧑‍🍳

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Haha thanks sop much! Hope you find your fish!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I love this recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@reenaharripersadh7050]

Lovely I like the red ones .👍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Reena!

[@nishiramjith7879]

U remind me off my mum i dont have anymore..ma...i love u

[@nerissagovindsammy6012]

Stunning apron for a delightful lady. Love your recipes. Blessings to u always❤️🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@hazelgovender4813]

Wow, mosie you look stunning in your new red apron. I will place an order for a red one too....

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks Haze! We will get it to you!

[@bridges5659]

Hi Ma, great video. I haven't cooked this dish in years. I cook this gravy style. I add a little bit of tamarind and a good portion of honey to boost the flavour. If you use natural honey, it's better. Thank you for your presentation. 👍🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks for the tip.

[@nishiramjith7879]

This reminds me off my mum..ma tank u..and i lost her almost13years ago😪😔

[@user-qe7zi7sm3l]

Thank you for the lovely recipes

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Only a pleasure!

[@bemotivated8844]

Roshnie Budhai Hello aunt love the apron very pretty and the kitchree an dry fish looks divine i also grew up eating this meal still cook it

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much! What a simple and flavor packed meal hey!

[@drattay5705]

Thank you for all your recipes Aunty. Love the red apron.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Only a pleasure 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jaishriemaharaj6482]

You look beautiful with your apron. Thank you for all your recipes

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks 🙏🏼 It’s definitely a pleasure!

[@SweetCandyApple25]

Wow very beautiful apron Aunty Gaithree❤👏 Thank you for sharing your videos. It really helps me to experiment delicious meals💖

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks so much!

[@subashneemoonsamy5238]

Your dry fish chuntey yes reminds me of growing up in durban Stable food still luv eating dryfish chuntey and mealie rice.

[@subashneemoonsamy5238]

Subashnee

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes, very true and still a great meal!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I found it wow you amazing

[@charmaineclayton1122]

Excellent Thank you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are welcome!

[@sarojagovender7461]

Beautiful

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pamelagovender3605]

👍I am still preparing these meals. Delicious. Thank you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy

[@ashinibaichan2927]

Ahh. The good old days of wholesome foods. Brings back fond memories of our childhood. Thank you once again for the lovely recipe. The food looks yummy 😋. As for the apron, it looks absolutely beautiful. 👌 💯

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much! Such a nostalgia filled meal!

[@aminacassim4565]

Yummy I love it

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@krishniarumugam]

God bless you and your family

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Krishni!

[@user-cu4ww5bi3e]

U so sweet n explain word for word n u are a Very vibrate person ❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@nishiramjith7879]

My mum use to

[@juliepremchund9247]

One of my favourite...my sister used to cook this just as deliciously as you...always love your cooking..you are awesome

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@varishabharath3048]

It's sooo cute aunty Lallie ♥️ love it!!! 😍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you! 🤗

[@nazarenenaidoo2337]

Looking lovely in your red apron 🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 😊

[@sushiepillay6152]

Only saw this now.you deserve it ma..looking good

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@malanaicker5657]

Looking beautiful aunt❤🤗❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Mala!

[@charmainenaicker5857]

Hello aunty, I love your apron and looks amazing on you and I cant wait to be able to get one for us too.thank you for your all your videos, I appreciate you🥰

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Charmaine!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

So today is 26 April, 27th April I follow this recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Great please let us know how you get along!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Mrs Devi thank you I mastered the dry snoek chutney, I made sure the snoek was soaked 3 times, I patted it with dry, then fried it did stick abit but after I lowered my heat completely off I managed to turn it and fry, so I made it really good, when I put it on the table I saw all my aunties going for it so I managed to get a plate for me Mrs Devi I type in details to you, these are my aunties and if they complimented me then you must know it was good, so thank you for teaching me this art of cooking, I appreciate you so much, that's why my message is detailed,

[@saloshmooloo188]

Looking lovely in your apron u always make me smile you are such a lovely lady everything you make looks so good thanks for all the tips

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so welcome!

[@JayanthiChetty]

❤

[@pearlkurian9508]

Hello aunty This weekend I tried your fish curry recipe, and it tasted just like my mums cooking. Thank you

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Glad to hear that! We going to do a simple fried fish recipe soon as well!

[@vake506]

Auntie you are looking wonderful in your new red apron. Delicious kitchree and dried fish chutney. 🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@BeautifulAshes1965]

Pranesh you did great with aprons. Now get some of your mom’s favorite wall hangings with her spices and garlic 🧄 in her immaculate kitchen. Ms Gaithree you brought back memories of my childhood days. This was one of our favorite meals with mealie rice. Here in the US mealie rice is served as grits for breakfast.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

I’ll pass on the suggestion to Pranesh. Yes goes excellent with mielie rice as well. I spoke to my brother yesterday and he was saying the same!

[@rekhaiserbelas9277]

Looking really lovely with the logo apron

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@manonaidoo2644]

Mouth watering menu...😋💖

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@keshnipeters4281]

You look great!!❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you!!

[@indiranaicker8394]

Namaste Maji apron is beautiful the red one looks stunning on u

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@rhodanaicker8923]

absolutely gorgeous❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!!

[@missyrooibostea]

Greetings Aunty 🙏 I love the aprons Aunty 😍 and will have to get my Mom a red 1 too... This lovely food you made today brings back wonderful memories of home in SA 🇿🇦 My Cape Malay grandmother did a different version of this wholesome and tasty dish. I still cook dry fish chutney with salt snoek here in the UK. I love this home food very much more than modern foods and Thank You for sharing... I enjoyed this video very much 💞

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes I think a very South African recipe. How do you get your salt snoek there in the UK?

[@missyrooibostea]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan After a long time of searching Aunty I found a place online that delivers to my home. It is a Mauritian company that sells it so I buy 3 packets at a time...

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

@@missyrooibostea oh lovely! Yes one of our regular viewers from Mauritius, chota, shared that they have a similar meal in Mauritius.

[@cher-ker]

Hi Mrs GD Luckan. You look Beautiful in Your Apron👌😍Thanks For Sharing these traditional meals .Always A Pleasure to watch & MY Mom simply Loves Your Videos🙌🙌🙌. Love & Blessings From Durban ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much! it is always my pleasure!

[@indiranaicker8394]

Love your channel

[@shashisingh6227]

Too good ma.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@erinpalla3700]

Wow the aprons look stunning Pranesh✨. You look so lovely in it, Ma. One of my absolute favourites is dried fish and kitchree, such an underrated meal

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much! Yes indeed, a lot of kids today don’t know what they are missing!

[@suriereddy7737]

Namaste Ma you look beautiful. Thank you for your time and skills. God bless you.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so welcome!

[@danpathimaharaj532]

👍👍👍

[@sheiladevchand3756]

Hi the apron looks very good. It's makes you look professional. Well done with your cooking channel. l will send my grand daughter to you for your receipes. She always asking me write it for her. Keep up the excellent work. Love and hugs to you. Sheila Devchand.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Sheila. Yes please show her the channel. Most of the recipes are also typed out in the description below each video so she can use the videos for reference and just copy them all out.

[@shaleenpooran2141]

Thanks!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cookiehariram8364]

Aww you look amazing Aunt.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@hon.jst.a.r896]

Wow dried salted snoek curry

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes exactly what it is!

[@shariefawillemse9316]

I love that apron

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks Shariefa, we are working with the supplier to get a method to order

[@reenaharripersadh7050]

Very nice .one of my favourite meal 🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes was our favourite as well! But it’s been ages since I cooked it! Pranesh really enjoyed it after such a long time

[@JayanthiChetty]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you!

[@patramdhany8702]

U look so gorgeous with your new apron💕

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 😊

[@nishiramjith7879]

I want ma to make sheephead curry

[@faaiekasalasa4321]

Hi aunty I really like ur apron an the redcolor 🤗I never ate saltfish like that ,I gonna make it 😊😊

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you! Yes give it a tree and let us know 🙏🏼

[@vasiegovender9901]

Love your apron, yummy one of my favorite curries. Vasantha Govender

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@zeadaackbarkhan5013]

😍😍😍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

You look so beautiful, the color suits you and your personality,

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so kind!

[@ashajagaroo8576]

I would definitely get an apron

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Asha. We will add a link shortly.

[@shakiladeonarain6814]

Namaste bheni. Dry fish chutney n mealie rice kitchree is our favorite food 😁👍😘

[@heidinaidoo1977]

Hello Aunty,you look so lovely in Red.The apron looks very nice on you and makes you look so professional. Our very own masterchef Johannesburg.God bless you ma.Keep doing what you doing.

[@veronicareddy4631]

Stunning apron and delicious dryfish chutney. Going back to my childhood days.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes mielie rice kitchree will also go very well with this one! That would have been a real throwback!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Veronica 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Oh wow! I didn’t think of that 😊 Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nishiramjith7879]

Bombay duck we dont even get anymore n we in durban..can u beleiv dat ma..i lov dat smell wen mummy shud mke

[@rachealselvaranijames3547]

I love your apron, you look fabulous in red

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Racheal!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I never saved this one yet I saw it,

[@yashica1513]

Love the apron Aunty Lallie :-D

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Yash! We miss seeing your mom and dad on the daily almost!

[@indiranaicker8394]

I sometimes make mung dhall kitchari and aloo fry with butter ghee

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

That also sounds great. We've made mung dhall kitchree, I will perhaps make a video and show it as well.

[@indiranaicker8394]

Thankd do much Maji

[@shakillamungaroo5259]

Look beautiful in your lovely Apron🌹💙💗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@basilnaidoo1165]

Your apron looks 💯

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Bas! You’ll get to see it in person soon!

[@sumayakhan2939]

You look soo pretty in ur new apron 😁😁

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nishiramjith7879]

U deserve it ma..we love u

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@indiranaicker8394]

I would love the red apron I live in chatsworth durban

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Working with the supplier to get a website link to buy directly from the supplier.

[@sherona7153]

Red looks beautiful on you,

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you Sherons! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@selvieperumal1648]

Hi ma you look very pretty with that bright red thanks for your Chanel ❤️❤️❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@harsheilamahadev4150]

Namaste 🙏 Aunty. Wow what a super duper logo. You look stunning in your red Apron. Love H

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@nishiramjith7879]

Do u add a bit buuter to ur kithri

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Nishi. Yes we add margarine. See the link for the kitchree recipe: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJWZk3qjoZpgq5Y

[@ariesafrica828]

How im missing home now

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Ah hope this brought a few good memories back!

[@ariesafrica828]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan first stop will be at your house, when I come home😁😘

[@nishiramjith7879]

But my mum use same oil n dont add salt..especially with th kitchri..n also dont add too much salt to the kitchri wen mki g dry fish chutney..if j throw aawy e oil..u tkking away the flavour

[@ulandagovender9446]

same ere I don't had salt at all

[@giogioskara237]

Wow .. love those aprons.. you looking like The Queen of the Kitchen… ☺️😉😘from Nesa

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much Anesa!

[@nishiramjith7879]

And 1mor ting i want u mke ma..is livers..sheeplivers with peas

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi, yes you can add peas to lamb liver. Here’s our recipe for plain lamb liver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvNlJSPiqd-eMU

[@indiranaicker8394]

Maji I can eat chutney and kichari every day all vegetarian though

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Even my son Pranesh is the same!

[@aminacassim4565]

How much is yr Aprons

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Amina. You can get them with our supplier parter Tailor Nina. www.tailorninaaprons.com/product-page/Aunty-Lallie-s-Apron

[@carefreedelight2355]

Is this recipe called Balchow?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi we’ve not heard it called that before but it could well be.

[@carefreedelight2355]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan it’s a Goan pickle made with very tiny prawns!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

@@carefreedelight2355 ah I see. No this is quite a different dish I think. The dried fish used is salt cured snoek.

[@carefreedelight2355]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thank you. My grandmother used to make the most delicious pickle AND Brinjal pickle. The ones you buy in the supermarket are too dry and the vegetable is hard - difficult to make aubergines hard, but someone they manage it! Thank you for all your kindness I. Taking the time to respond. I adore your channel, I feel as if I am sitting i. The kitchen with you!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

@@carefreedelight2355 we get a lot of brinjal here in the garden. Will try a brinjal pickle soon perhaps and if I can get it right we will film it for the channel…

[@nishiramjith7879]

I look awesome ma