The meen pollichatu is a traditional dish from Kerala, India, where the fish is marinated in spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and slow-cooked. The masala mixture is prepared with turmeric, pepper, chili, lemon, and oil, enhancing the flavor of the fish. Ideal for enjoying Indian cuisine at home.
The fish is cleaned and prepared with a mixture of spices and lemon juice.
Then it is fried until golden and set aside.
In a pan, sauté onions, ginger, garlic, and spices, add tomatoes, and cook the mixture.
The fish and the masala mixture are stuffed into banana leaves, slowly cooked, and served.
Meen Pollichatu
Ingredients
2 whole pieces of fish
1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1 teaspoon of ground chili
1 lemon
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
3 teaspoons of salt
1 cup of oil for frying
10 chopped onions
3 chopped garlic cloves
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 chopped green chili without seeds
3 curry leaves
2 chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of coriander powder
2 banana leaves
2 twine for tying
2 tablespoons of oil
Preparation
Step 1 : Clean the fish, remove the heads, and make side cuts.
Step 2 : Then set aside.
Step 3 : In a bowl, mix ground turmeric, black pepper, ground chili, oil, and lemon juice.
Step 4 : Paint this mixture over the fish, add salt, and sprinkle with masala.
Step 5 : Let it rest in the refrigerator for an hour.
Step 6 : Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish on both sides.
Step 7 : Place on absorbent paper and set aside.
Step 8 : In another pan with medium heat and hot oil, sauté chopped onions until soft.
Step 9 : Add ginger, garlic, green chili, and curry leaves.
Step 10 : Cook for about 3 minutes.
Step 11 : Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
Step 12 : Then add turmeric, coriander powder, ground chili, salt, and a bit of water.
Step 13 : Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 2 more minutes before removing from heat.
Step 14 : Slightly dry the banana leaves over the flame.
Step 15 : Fill the center with the masala mixture and place the fish on top.
Step 16 : Close and tie with twine.
Step 17 : In a pan with 2 tablespoons of hot oil, cook the packages for 5 minutes on each side.
Step 18 : Finally, serve.
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