PEARL SPOT FRY IN BANANA LEAF/ KARIMEEN VAZHAYILAYIL VARUTHATHU

Pearl spot fish or Karimeen Fry in Banana Leaf is one of the traditional delicacies of Kerala.Pearl spot pollichathu in banana leaf is common seen in all top restaurants.Today's special fry in banana leaf is a delicious recipe of my DIL's mom.She is a specialist in roasting fish in banana leaf.I hope you all will try this home made Fish fry in your kitchen too.So let us see the preparation  right.I am sure once you taste this, u will crave for it again ...

                                          INGREDIENTS

• Pearl spot fish                         -  8 nos
• Pepper corns                           -  2 tbsp
• Red chilly powder                   -  1 tbsp
• Ginger                                   -   a small piece
• Garlic                                    -   8 cloves
• Shallots                                 -   8 nos
• Turmeric powder                    -  1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds                          -  1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Vinegar                                 -  1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves                          -  1 sprig
• Coconut oil                           -  2 tbsp

                                        METHOD

• Grind all the ingredients together to a fine paste. 
• Clean the fish, pat dry and make oblique incisions over it.

• Apply the masala over the pat dried fish and marinate for 30 mins.
• Gently wilt the freshly plucked banana leaf by keeping on the flame.

• Heat the heavy bottom pan and lay this leaf on the bottom.

• Place all the marinated fish one by one.

• Cover this with a lid having holes.When the masala dries and the fish is cooked add the coconut oil and keep on low flame for 2-3 mins more and serve hot..

         Friends....Enjoy today's Fish Fry roasted in banana leaf !!!