Karimeen (pearl spot fish) Pollichathu
Ingredients: Pearl spot fish ( Karimeen )-3 nos Shallots crushed-2 cups Tomato -2 nos (chopped) Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp Curry leaves-2 strings Chilly powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder- ¼tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/4 tsp Mustard-1/2 tsp(optional) Coconut oil-4 tbsp Coconut milk- 6 tbs Salt to taste Banana leaves-3 nos For the marination: Red chilly powder-2 tsp Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp S alt to taste Method: Marinate the fish with above ingredients. In a pan pour oil and shallow fry the fish and keep it aside. In the remaining oil saute crushed onion till light brown in color, and then add ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,pepper powder, chopped tomatoes,salt , curry leaves and coconut milk. Sauté well until cooked. Divide the masala into six portions. Heat the banana leaf gently and make it soft. Keep the sautéed Ma...