Karimeen pollichathu

                         Though I haven't tasted this before, I had a feeling for this recipe so I googled and got the recipe. But when I told my hubby, reluctantly he said ok. But the result was awesome. The fish and the masala complements each other. This is a must-try recipe for everyone.

Preparation time : 15mins                  Cooking time : 30mins                   Serves : 2                                                                                                                 Ingredients

Pearl spot or Sea bass - 2 whole
Coconut oil - as needed

For marinade
Lemon juice   - 2 tbsp
Salt                - 2 tsp
Turmeric        - 1/2 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp

For masala

Shallots                - 1cup chopped                                         
Tomato                - 2 small

Pepper powder    - 1 tsp
Garam masala     - 1 tsp
Chilly powder       - 1 tsp
Green chilly         - 2 chopped
Curry leaf            - 2 sprigs
Coconut oil          - 2 tbsp

Salt                      -  as needed

Method

• Mix the fish with marinade ingredients and keep aside.
• Heat oil, add onion, green chilly and fry until onion turns golden brown.
• Add tomato, pepper, chilly powder, garam masala, and salt and fry.
• Now add curry leaves and cook for another 2 minutes.Keep it aside.

Heat oil in frying pan / tava.
Fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side, but not to cook fish through.

• Open a piece of banana leaf and place a spoonful of masala.
• Keep a fish on top and coat it with another spoon of masala.
• Fold the leaves and make a parcel with banana thread.
• Place it on a hot pan/tava.
• Sprinkle some oil over it and cook both sides for 10 minutes.
• Serve hot.