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Indian Meen Pollichathu (Fish in Banana Leaf) Recipe

A traditional South Indian dish where fish is marinated, wrapped in banana leaf, and cooked to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Fish Fillets preferably kingfish or pomfret
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 cup Onion finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 pieces Green Chilies slit
  • 1 cup Tomato chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • 4 pieces Banana Leaves cut into squares

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the fish fillets with lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add sliced onions, ginger garlic paste, and green chilies. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
  3. 3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy. Add garam masala and coconut milk. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. 4. Place each marinated fish fillet on a banana leaf square. Top with the prepared masala. Wrap the banana leaf around the fish and secure with a toothpick.
  5. 5. Heat a pan and place the wrapped fish parcels on it. Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes on each side until the fish is cooked through.
  6. 6. Serve hot, directly in the banana leaf.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Banana Leaf, Fish, South Indian
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