Chutney Fish

Ingredients for Chutney Fish:

1. Pomfred (Avoli) – 1, approximate 1.4 kg

2. Salt – For taste

    Curry leaves – 2 or 3 stems

    Green chillies – 3

    Turmeric powder – ½ small spoon

    Oil – A little

2. Coriander leaves – ½ cup

   Garlic – 3 cloves

   Green chillies – 2

    Lemon juice – ¼ cup

    Coconut scrapped – 1 cup

    Salt – For taste

How to prepare Chutney Fish?

1. Clean fish and remove water content completely.

2. Make deep cuts throughout fish body.

3. Make a fine paste of ingredients no: 2 and marinate fish using it.

4. Make a smooth paste of ingredients no: 3.

5. Place the marinated fish on a hot tawa.

6. Cook both sides, till it is half done. Allow it to cool.

7. Marinate fish using ingredients no: 3.

8. Fill masala inside the deep cuts of fish.

9. Wrap the fish in banana leaf and use a banana fibre to tie it.

10. Steam cook for 20-30 minutes and serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, July 1-14, 2010

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