Fried Fish in Banana Leaves

Ingredients list for Fried Fish in Banana Leaves

• 2 Pomfret fillets
• 1-2 Banana leaves
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 cup Fresh coconut scraped
• 2-3 Green chillies
• 1/2 cup Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves chopped
• 4-5 Garlic cloves
• 1/2 medium Raw mango peeled and roughly chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• for shallow frying Oil

Method

1. Dry roast the cumin seeds till fragrant. Remove from heat and transfer in a grinder jar.
2. Add the coconut, green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves, garlic, raw mango, salt and turmeric powder and grind to a smooth paste.
3. Transfer in a bowl, add the lemon juice and mix well. Add the fish and coat well.
4. Cut the banana leaves into small portions and place the fish fillet in each portion. Wrap like a parcel and tie with a kitchen string.
5. Heat some oil in a non-stick pan. Place the parcels on it and shallow-fry for five minutes on each or till the fish is cooked.
6. Unwrap and serve hot.

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