Simple Way to Make Quick Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf

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As for the number of servings that can be served to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf is 4 pieces. So make sure this portion is enough to serve for yourself and your beloved family.

Just in addition, the time it takes to cook Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf estimated approx Marinate: 20 mins Cooking time:15 mins.

To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf using 31 ingredients and 15 steps. Here is how you cook that.

#indiankitchen . Kerala cuisine is one of my favourites as a South Indian. I’ve had quite a few fish fries in restaurants and one hotel serving Kerala cuisine wowed me with this dish of Meen Pollichathu. It’s a method of frying marinated fish (usually mackerel) in coconut oil, covering it with a spicy onion masala and steaming with banana leaves. The aroma and taste is mind blowing. If you do try this recipe send me your cooknsaps. Happy Cooking! ❤️

Ingredients and spices that need to be Make ready to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf:

1. 4 full fillets of vanjaram (seer fish)
2. as needed Coconut oil for frying
3. as required Banana leaves for steaming
4. as required Tooth peaks or thread for tying parcels
5. as required Onion rings and lime wedge for garnish
6. For the marinade:-
7. 2 tbsp coconut oil
8. 1 green chilli chopped
9. 1 tsp turmeric powder
10. 1 tbsp coriander powder
11. 1 tsp cumin powder
12. 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
13. 1 tsp garam masala / whole spice powder
14. 1/2 tbsp salt
15. 1 tsp fish masala powder (optional)
16. For the onion masala:-
17. 2 large onions sliced thin
18. 1 curry leaves bunch
19. 2 green chillies finely chopped
20. 2 inch ginger finely chopped
21. 4 large cloves garlic chopped finely
22. 1 tsp salt
23. 1 tbsp red chilli powder
24. 1 tsp turmeric
25. 1 tsp fish masala powder
26. 1/2 tsp cumin powder
27. 1 tbsp garam masala
28. 1/2 tsp coriander powder
29. 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar
30. 1 pinch red food colour (optional)
31. as needed Coconut oil for frying

Instructions to make to make Meen Pollichathu- Kerala style fried fish steamed in banana leaf

1. Make the marinade for the fish ready first. Add all ingredients under marinade to a bowl. Make horizontal gashes or cuts on the fish (3 per piece) to help masala seep in well. Coat each piece of fish front and back well. Let it rest in the fridge for 20 mins.
2. Prep the veggies for onion masala.
3. In a non-stick pan add coconut oil. Throw in the ginger, garlic, green chillies & curry leaves until it turns aromat.
4. Next add the onions to the pan and fry on medium-high flame until it browns well.
5. Now add spices under onion masala to the pan. Mix well.
6. Cover and cook on medium flame until raw smell of chilli powder leaves and oil begins to separate. The onion masala is now ready. Set aside.
7. Fry the marinated fish on both sides with coconut oil until half cooked or for 4 mins (per side) Do not over cook the fish.
8. Cut a big fresh banana leaf into 4 square pieces.
9. Place one fried fish on top of leaf. Place 2 tbsp of the onion masala over it. Spread it all over evenly.
10. Now make parcels with the banana leaves using tooth peaks or thread. Make all 4 parcels this way.
11. Steam the fish parcels 2 by 2 in an idli cooker for 15-20 mins.
12. Once all the steam in cooker evaporates, remove the parcels carefully. Garnish fish fry with onion rings and lime wedge. Serve immediately.
13. Some tips: 1) you can use any fish here but mackerel and seer fish work well for this recipe.
14. 2) instead of fish masala powder you can substitute with little coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and tamarind water.
15. 3) instead of steaming in idli cooker you can also bake the fish. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius and bake for 15-20 mins after frying.

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