Karimeen Vazhayilayil Pollichathu/pearlspot Dry Fried On Banana Leaf
By: cookingpals
Published: Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 10:19am

Ingredients




Ingredients:
3 Karimeen/Pearlspot-
2 teaspoons Black pepper powder-
1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder-
Turmeric powder- a pinch
1 tablespoon Garlic paste-
1 tablespoon Ginger paste-
1 teaspoon Lemon juice-
Salt
2 sprigs Curry Leaves-
Banana leaves- for wrapping the fish
Coconut Oil- enough to spray on the leaf

Preparation

1 Method: 2 Clean the fish by taking out the head with the parts in the stomach of the fish. Keep the tail intact.Make some shallow slits on the fish. 3 Prepare the marinade by mixing together all the ingredients, add a little water to make it a thick paste and rub it on the fish. 4 Heat an earthen pot on medium heat.Spray the coconut oil on the banana leaf and wrap the marinated fish in it. 5 Keep it in the pot and cook on low heat, turning the sides after every 2-3 minutes. 6 Serve warm with rice and a gravy of your choice.

About


This is a traditional Kerala (sputh India) recipe.You could replace pearlspots with Tilapia fish if you wish