Meen Pollichathu-2 (Traditional Fare)

This is another way of making meen pollichathu. Generally, banana leaves are used to wrap the fish. Here I’ve used foil.

The  idea of doing this preparation on a leaf is to use minimum oil, but I find most hotels & eateries using fried fish coated with masala. 

INGREDIENTS:

Any fish fillet: 500 g

Onions: 2 sliced

Red chilli powder: 1 tbsp

Turmeric powder: 1/2tsp

Pepper powder: 1/2tsp

Garlic: 1/2tsp ground

Ginger: 1/2tsp ground

Green chilli: 2 chopped

Coconut milk: 1/2cup thick

Vinegar: 2 tbsps

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

Oil: 1 tbsp

Banana leaves/foil: as required

METHOD:

Smear fish slices with a little red chilli powder, turmeric & salt. Keep aside.

In a pan, add oil, fry the onions, green chilli, curry leaves, garlic & ginger.

Sauté well, add remaining chilli powder, pepper, turmeric & salt.

Now, pour thick coconut milk. Remove from fire & add vinegar.

Tear the banana leaf into pieces enough to wrap the fish.

Smear the leaf with a little oil, place 2 tablespoons of the masala on it.

Keep a slice of marinated fish on it, top with more masala & wrap it well & tie with a twine.

Cook on a hot tawa, turning occasionally.

You can also bake it.

Any fish can be used for this preparation. Sardines are good too.You can pack about 10 fish together.