Meen Pollichathu

Name: Meen Pollichathu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kerala
Ingredients: 4 firm fish fillets or small whole fish, cleaned; 2 banana leaves, cut into wrapping pieces; 2 onions, thinly sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 2 sprigs curry leaves; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp coconut oil; Salt to taste

Kerala-style fish coated in spiced onion masala, wrapped in banana leaf, and gently pan-roasted until fragrant and tender.

Cuisine: Kerala (Kerala) · Style: Dry · Protein: Fish · Total time: 45 minutes · Difficulty: medium · Servings: 4 · Spice: 3/5

Ingredients

4 firm fish fillets or small whole fish, cleaned
2 banana leaves, cut into wrapping pieces
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 sprigs curry leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste

Steps

Rub fish with lemon, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Let it stand while you soften banana leaves briefly over a low flame so they fold without tearing.
Cook onion, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, tomato, coriander, and remaining spices in coconut oil until the masala is thick. Pan-sear the fish lightly on both sides.
Spoon masala onto each leaf, place fish on top, cover with more masala, and fold into parcels. Pan-roast covered over low heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the fish flakes easily.

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