Fish farming in open Ponds and Paduthakulam in Kerala

This is Rosen Fisheries, Marathakkara from where I bought my GIFT Thilapia. It is a huge farm and have dozesn of large and small both artificial and natural ponds and lakes. They breed, raise and sell different species of fish like GIFT Thilapia, Nutter, Rohu, Mrigal, African Vala, Ornamental fish and even Vanami Prawns.

Fish farming in Paduthakulam in Ollur Thrissur Kerala

Fish farming is widely done in Kerala. But raising fish in Paduthakulam or water filled Silpaulin sheet layered Ponds are getting popular in Kerala. The photo shows a Paduthakulam in my house in Ollur of size 18 x 8 x 2 ft. in which I am raising a batch of 40 GIFT Thilapia's and 10 African Vala fishes. They were 2 inches in length when I bought them 50 days ago from Rosen Fisheries, Marathakkara. Growing up fast. now almost 200 gms and 5-6 inches long.

Brinjal Curry for Chappathi

Brinjal or Egg Plant is an excellent vegetable to make a curry or Subji for Chappathi / Roti. Vazhuthana as known in Malayalam is used by Mallus mainly in Sambhar or as Thoran which is not that good for Chappathi. But this curry here is very tasty made by my wife. Saute thin slices of Brinjal in a pan. Add sliced Onion, Tomatoes, Garlic and green chillis. Add salt and a pinch of sugar. Slow cook to make a dry but soft curry. The side dish is made of Basil leaves, Tomato, Red Chilli (Kanthari) 4 nos. Salt, extra virgin, Olive oil etc. Blend all of this in a Mixie.

Salad made of Basil onion tomato ivy gourd chilli salt and olive oil