Aavoli (White Pomfret) Pollichathu (Naadan)
A traditional Kerala sweet snack made with care and a generous hand of ghee. The kind of thing grandmothers make for festivals and grandchildren make excuses to visit for.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- Aavoli (Pomfret White)- 2 Pcs, Pomfret
- 2 nos Onion — cut into small pieces, big
- 10 nos Onion small
- 2 tsp Chilli powder
- 2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garlic & Ginger paste
- 4 nos Curry Leaf
- Salt, to taste
- 1 small Oil
- 4 nos Lettuce Leaf
Preparation
Step 1
Make a paste of Small Onion, Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garlic & Ginger Paste, Curry Leaf & Salt.
Step 2
Mix the above Paste as with the pieces of Onion.
Step 3
Wash Aavoli (Pomfret) very well and Marinate with the Paste as mentioned above.
Step 4
Cover the Marinated Fish with Lettuce Leaf and Leave it for 10 - 15 Minutes.
Step 5
Heat a pan on low heat and pour the Oil.
Step 6
When the Oil becomes heated, place the Covered fish to the pan and leave it for 10 Minutes.
Step 7
Now one side of the fish will be OK now and now turn to the other side and keep for 10 minutes.
Step 8
Get the fish out of the pan and serve it hot.
Step 9
Good to have it with chappathi, rice etc.
Tip
Jaggery burns easily. Melt it on low heat and always strain it to remove grit before adding it to the mixture.
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