Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf
Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf

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To make this Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap, place the fish in a wilted Banana leaf, bedded on masala, and then wrap the entire thing in a banana leaf and tie it with banana leaf string, butcher twine, or insert a toothpick to hold it together. Place one fried fish on top of leaf. Fish Fry in banana leaf is a unique cooking method and it is very famous in some places especially in Kerala. Today we make kerala special meen pollichathu r.

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook meen pollichathu- kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf using 31 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf:
  1. Take 4 full fillets of vanjaram (seer fish)
  2. Make ready as needed Coconut oil for frying
  3. Prepare as required Banana leaves for steaming
  4. Prepare as required Tooth peaks or thread for tying parcels
  5. Get as required Onion rings and lime wedge for garnish
  6. Make ready For the marinade:-
  7. Prepare 2 tbsp coconut oil
  8. Prepare 1 green chilli chopped
  9. Prepare 1 tsp turmeric powder
  10. Take 1 tbsp coriander powder
  11. Make ready 1 tsp cumin powder
  12. Get 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  13. Get 1 tsp garam masala / whole spice powder
  14. Take 1/2 tbsp salt
  15. Get 1 tsp fish masala powder (optional)
  16. Prepare For the onion masala:-
  17. Prepare 2 large onions sliced thin
  18. Prepare 1 curry leaves bunch
  19. Make ready 2 green chillies finely chopped
  20. Prepare 2 inch ginger finely chopped
  21. Prepare 4 large cloves garlic chopped finely
  22. Take 1 tsp salt
  23. Make ready 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  24. Get 1 tsp turmeric
  25. Make ready 1 tsp fish masala powder
  26. Make ready 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  27. Take 1 tbsp garam masala
  28. Prepare 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  29. Make ready 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
  30. Make ready 1 pinch red food colour (optional)
  31. Get as needed Coconut oil for frying

To make this Kerala Meen Pollichathu / Fried Fish in Banana Leaf Wrap, place the fish in a wilted Banana leaf, bedded on masala, and then wrap the entire thing in a banana leaf and tie it with banana leaf string. The distinct smells of the fish and masala will have your mouth watering 🙂 Meen Pollichathu - Kerala style Meen Pollichathu cooked in coconut oil covered with banana leaves - vazhayila. Traditionally done with karimeen - pearl spot fish. Link to Subscribe https://goo.gl/aOMkEt Meen pollichathu

Instructions to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf:
  1. Make the marinade for the fish ready first. Add all ingredients under marinade to a bowl. Make horizontal gashes or cuts on the fish (3 per piece) to help masala seep in well. Coat each piece of fish front and back well. Let it rest in the fridge for 20 mins.
  2. Prep the veggies for onion masala.
  3. In a non-stick pan add coconut oil. Throw in the ginger, garlic, green chillies & curry leaves until it turns aromat.
  4. Next add the onions to the pan and fry on medium-high flame until it browns well.
  5. Now add spices under onion masala to the pan. Mix well.
  6. Cover and cook on medium flame until raw smell of chilli powder leaves and oil begins to separate. The onion masala is now ready. Set aside.
  7. Fry the marinated fish on both sides with coconut oil until half cooked or for 4 mins (per side) Do not over cook the fish.
  8. Cut a big fresh banana leaf into 4 square pieces.
  9. Place one fried fish on top of leaf. Place 2 tbsp of the onion masala over it. Spread it all over evenly.
  10. Now make parcels with the banana leaves using tooth peaks or thread. Make all 4 parcels this way.
  11. Steam the fish parcels 2 by 2 in an idli cooker for 15-20 mins.
  12. Once all the steam in cooker evaporates, remove the parcels carefully. Garnish fish fry with onion rings and lime wedge. Serve immediately.
  13. Some tips: 1) you can use any fish here but mackerel and seer fish work well for this recipe.
    1. instead of fish masala powder you can substitute with little coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and tamarind water.
    1. instead of steaming in idli cooker you can also bake the fish. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for 15-20 mins after frying.

Traditionally done with karimeen - pearl spot fish. Link to Subscribe https://goo.gl/aOMkEt Meen pollichathu Fried fish in banana leaf wrap Pomfret pollichathu : This is a flavorful delicious fish recipe t. Traditionally, 'Kari meenu' or pearl spot fish is used for this where an entire fish is marinated in spices, coated with a masala of fried onions with ginger garlic and other spices, wrapped in banana leaves and roasted (over a pan usually).

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