Steps to Prepare Perfect 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 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 that.

The ingredients needed to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf:

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

Steps 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..
14. 2) instead of fish masala powder you can substitute with little coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and tamarind water..
15. 3) 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..

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