RECIPE NAMEBlack Pomfret Wrapped in Banana Leaf
CUTWhole or Steak Pieces
CUISINEKerala
Type of cookingFry
TOTAL TIME = 1 Hour
TIME FOR PREPARATION30 Min
TIME FOR COOKING30 Min
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RECIPE DESCRIPTION:

Pomfret wrapped in spices tight in banana leaf not only steams the fish but also adds an amazing taste and aroma from the leaf. 

Black Pomfret Wrapped in Banana Leaf

INGREDIENTS

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INGREDIENTS FOR THE FISH

Black Pomfret500 gm
Shallot (chopped)2 cups
Garlic (chopped)2 tbsp
Ginger (chopped)1 ½ tbsp
Green Chilli (chopped)6
Tomato2
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric powder1 tsp
Coriander powder2 tsp
Pepper powder2 tsp
Coconut milk1 cup
SaltTo taste
WaterAs required
Curry leavesAs required

Required Fish

RecommendedBlack Pomfret Cleaned Medium 1000 gram
Alternate 1Seer Fish Steaks 500 gram
Alternate 2Indian Mackerel Cleaned Large 500 gram
Alternate 3White Pomfret Cleaned Medium 500 gram
Alternate 4Pearl Spot Cleaned Medium 500 gram

HOW TO PREPARE

  • Defrost the fish as per instruction.
  • Marinate the fish using 1 tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder and salt and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
  • Pour coconut oil in the pan and fry the fish for 5 minutes, flipping both sides.
  • Remove the fish and on the same pan add chopped ginger and garlic and sauté it.
  • Add shallots and green chillies and fry for 3 minutes.
  • Make a paste with chilli powder, coriander powder, pepper powder with water and add this to the shallots and sauté till the raw smell goes.
  • When fish is cooked add ½ Tbsp of coconut oil and a pinch of fenugreek powder and curry leaves.
  • Add tomatoes to it and sauté till it is well cooked.
  • Finally,Take a banana leaf or aluminium foil and put half gravy on it.
  • Now place the fish and wrap it. Tie it.
  • Take a non stick pan and heat it.
  • Place the wrapped fish and cook both sides covering with a lid and flipping both sides for 20 minutes.

TIP: 

Serve it with rice.