Karimeen Pollichathu
Pearl spot fish marinated in Kerala spices, smothered in a shallot-tomato masala and grilled inside a banana leaf till smoky and tender.
55 min 2 servingsHard
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: dairy·fish
Flavor profile
Spice
Richness
Method
- 1Slit the fish and marinate with chilli, turmeric, pepper, lime and salt.
- 2Rest the fish for 20 minutes.
- 3Shallow-fry the fish lightly in coconut oil, then set aside.
- 4In the same oil splutter mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- 5Add sliced shallots, ginger and garlic and saute.
- 6Add chopped tomato and green chilli, cook till pulpy.
- 7Stir in chilli powder, turmeric and pepper to make a thick masala.
- 8Add a spoon of ghee and cook the masala till glossy.
- 9Soften banana leaves over a flame till pliable.
- 10Lay masala on the leaf, place the fish and cover with more masala.
- 11Wrap into a parcel and roast on a tawa 5 minutes each side.
- 12Rest, then open the leaf and serve hot with rice.
Frequently asked
About 55 minutes total — 25 min prep and 30 min cooking.
Yes — Karimeen Pollichathu is gluten free.
Karimeen Pollichathu contains dairy, fish. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
