Karimeen Pollichathu

Ingredients

1: Pearl Spot Fish
3-4: Chopped Curry Leaves
2: Red Chillies
3-4: Chopped Shallots
1/4 tsp: Turmeric Powder
1 tbsp: Lime Juice
1 tsp: Chopped green chillies
1: Banana Leaf
1/2 tsp: Chopped Ginger
1: Thin banana stem
1/2 tsp: Chopped garlic
1 tbsp: Coconut Oil
Salt to taste.

Preparation

Grind red chillies, turmeric powder, chopped green chillies, chopped ginger, chopped garlic, chopped curry leaves, chopped shallots, salt and lime juice to a coarse paste.

After cleaning the fish, apply a thick layer of the paste on the inside and on the outside. Wrap the fish in a banana leaf and tie it with the banana stem. Heat oil in a pan and place the wrapped fish in it.

Cook on each side for 5-6 minutes. Serve hot with rice.