Think of South Indian food and the first two dishes that immediately come to the mind are idli and dosa. While we know they are synonymous with South India, there are other native dishes too that deserve our attention. And by that we don't mean medu vada, uttapam and upma either, it is much more than that. Packed with soul-soothing flavours, South Indian cuisine is vast. From delicious biryani, parotta to curries and more, each and every delicacy in this cuisine is nothing but indulging to the core. If you love south Indian cuisine as much as we do, here we bring you a recipe that is sure to tug at your heartstrings. It is called Meen Pollichathu.
This fish recipe is popular and commonly served in most of the restaurants and households in Kerala. In this recipe, fish is cooked in banana leaves. You can either fry the fish or steam the fish before cooking it in banana leaves. Let's learn how to make it.
Meen Pollichathu Recipe: How To Make Meen Pollichathu
To begin with the recipe, we first need to marinate the fish. For this, take a bowl, add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, black pepper, ginger garlic paste, salt, and lemon juice and mix everything well to make masala.
Make cuts in the fish and apply the masala all over the fish. Heat oil in a pan, add coconut oil, one sprig of curry leaves, and add the fish to it.
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Now that you know how to make it, try it at home and let us know your experience in the comment section below. Happy Cooking!