{"id":199,"date":"2012-11-26T17:20:39","date_gmt":"2012-11-26T17:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/?p=199"},"modified":"2020-10-27T14:20:54","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T14:20:54","slug":"karimeen-pollichathu-pearl-fish-fry-in-banana-leaves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paradise-kerala.com\/blog\/karimeen-pollichathu-pearl-fish-fry-in-banana-leaves\/","title":{"rendered":"Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl Spot Fish Fry)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Karimeen Pollichathu is one of Kerala’s traditional delicacies. Karimeen or Pearl spot fish is found very common in Kerala backwaters<\/a>. All through Kerala, you will get this dish but with varying flavour.. The taste and preparation of Karimeen Pollichathu changes slightly as we go from one end of Kerala to the other!
\nThis is traditionally a Syrian Christian delicacy but soon became part of Kerala’s rich cuisine. Your Kerala holidays will never be complete without enjoying this…
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\nIngredients:<\/span>
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Karimeen (Pearl Spot Fish) : 200g
\nGinger:                                       1 Inch piece of ginger
\nGarlic:                                        6 to 7 cloves
\nOnion (chopped):                    1  or 2 depending on size
\nCurry leaves :                           2 Sprigs
\nChilly Powder:                         2 Tsp
\nTurmeric Powder:                  1 Tsp
\nCoriander Powder:                 2 Tsp
\nLime Juice:                              1 Tbsp
\nSalt:                                           To taste
\nCoconut Oil :                           25 ml
\nBanana leaf<\/p>\n

For marination:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 teaspoon pepper powder
\n2 teaspoon chilli powder<\/div>\n
1\/2 teaspoon turmeric powder<\/div>\n
1 teaspoon salt
\n1 tablespoon lime juice<\/div>\n
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Method of Preparation<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

First clean the fish thoroughly and using a knife make 3-4 gashes on each side of the fish.   Make a paste of all the ingredients for marination. Marinate the fishes using that. Keep it aside for one hour.<\/p>\n

Heat coconut oil in a frying pan and add finely chopped onions. Once they start turning brown, add crushed ginger and garlic. Then add chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and saute well. Add lime juice and salt as per your taste. Keep it on simmer till you see oil clear up on the surface of the gravy. Turn the stove off and let it cool.<\/p>\n

Take a banana leaf and place a fish and a sprig of curry leaf on it. Then pour some gravy over the fish. Smear the gravy well on both sides of the fish. Cover and seal the sides of the banana leaf. Grill both sides evenly in hot tawa or electric grill. Serve hot with salad and a piece of lime!
\nA note of caution though..this dish is little spicy!<\/p>\n\n\n

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