Fish with bones - 8 large pieces
(Pearl fish or Pomfret)
Plantain leaves - A few
For making the paste:-
Shallots(Kunjulli) - 6 nos
Garlic pods - 6 nos
Ginger - 1" piece
Mustard seeds - 1 pinch
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp
Paprika powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Vinegar - 1 tbsp
Salt - As reqd
1)Wash, cut and clean the fish using lemon juice and salt. Pat dry.
2)Grind together the ingredients for making the paste without adding water.
3)Marinate the fish with the paste for an hr.
4)Wrap the fish pieces in cut banana leaves.
5)Insert a toothpick at both ends to hold the leaves in place.
6)Baste the leaves with some oil and bake in an oven or steam in a cooker.
:- Serve with rice.
:- For a richer flavour, add some fresh coconut milk to the marinade.
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