Meen Pathiri
Soft, layered, and golden from the griddle — this meen pathiri is the perfect vehicle for scooping up thick curries and gravies. The dough rests until pliable, then gets cooked until each layer separates.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 2 cup Rice flour
- 10 Ayala mackerel
- Water, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 3 tsp Chilly powder
- 3 Onion
- 3 Green chilly
Preparation
Step 1
Knead rice flour with water and salt to taste.
Step 2
Marinate the fish in half of the chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Step 3
Fry it and shred the flesh of the fish and remove its bones.
Step 4
Set a pan on the stove heat oil and sautT onion and green chilly.
Step 5
Add salt, turmeric powder and chilly powder. cook well.
Step 6
Mix in the shredded fish. Take it from flame and set aside.
Step 7
Get a large ball from the kneaded dough and press it on a banana leaf.
Step 8
Spoon in the masala on top of the pressed dough and cover it with another pressed dough of same size. Press the sides.
Step 9
Repeat the process for the remaining dough and masala.
Step 10
Cover it with another banana leaf and steam let it go for 20-30 minutes.
Step 11
Serve it as an evening snack, breakfast, dinner or while breaking fast.
Tip
Cook on medium-high heat, not scorching hot. You want the bread to puff and develop spots, not burn.
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