Elayil Pollicha Meen (fish)
Fresh fish cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 8 large Fish with bones Pearl fish or Pomfret
- Plantain leaves A, a few
- 6 nos Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 6 nos Garlic pods
- 1" piece Ginger
- 1 pinch Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Paprika powder
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Wash, cut and clean the fish using lemon juice and salt. Pat dry.
Step 2
Grind together the ingredients for making the paste without adding water.
Step 3
Marinate the fish with the paste for an hr.
Step 4
Wrap the fish pieces in cut banana leaves.
Step 5
Insert a toothpick at both ends to hold the leaves in place.
Step 6
Baste the leaves with some oil and bake in an oven or steam in a cooker.
Step 7
Goes well with white rice.
Step 8
For a richer flavour, add some fresh coconut milk to the marinade.
Tip
Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.
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