FISH POLLICHATHU

KARIMEEN POLLICHATHU
Fish wrapped in banana leaf

A very nice delicacy. Must try this.






THE INGREDIENTS

Fish (Karimeen) - 500 gms
Curry Leaves - 6
Oil

Fry the following items

Chilly Powder - 1/2 tbs
Grated Coconut - 1/4 cup
Black Pepper - 1/4 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder - 2 tbs

Grind the following items

Fresh Green Chillies-diced - 2 no
Ginger-paste - 1/2 tsp
Garlic-paste - 1/2 tsp
Vinegar - 1-2 tsp
Salt - To taste

THE PREPARATION

Clean the fish make close slits on both sides and set aside.

In a pan, fry together chilly powder, grated coconut, black pepper, turmeric powder and coriander powder without adding any water or oil.
Fry until it reaches a light brown colour.
Allow it to cool
Blend the masala with green chillies, ginger and garlic along with a little bit of water (about 1 tbsp) and vinegar.
Blend well to get a fine paste and set aside. Add salt to taste.

Apply the coconut masala on both sides of all the fish pieces. Wrap each masala covered fish separately in a banana leaf. Heat some oil in a pan and place the fish along with the banana leaf. Fry both sides well.

Garnish with lemon and onions