Fish With Green Masala And Coconut Wrapped In Banana Leaves Recipe

Name: Fish With Green Masala And Coconut Wrapped In Banana Leaves
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 to 2 green chiles (like serrano or jalapeno); 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves; 12 mint leaves; 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried coconut; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon dry-roasted cumin; Juice of half a lemon; two 6-ounce fillets halibut or other firm white fish; Vegetable oil, or other neutral oil, as needed; 4 banana leaves, or enough to wrap each fillet in seperately

Servings: persons

1 to 2 green chiles (like serrano or jalapeno)
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves
12 mint leaves
2 tablespoons unsweetened dried coconut
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon dry-roasted cumin
Juice of half a lemon
two 6-ounce fillets halibut or other firm white fish
Vegetable oil, or other neutral oil, as needed
4 banana leaves, or enough to wrap each fillet in seperately

1
Create a marinade by blending the first 7 ingredients (up to the fish) in a blender until they become a smooth paste.
2
Put the fish fillets in a shallow vessel, pour the marinade over top, and let sit in the refrigerator for 45 minutes or longer.
3
Wrap each fish in a banana leaf, envelope-style, and tie with string or secure closed with a toothpick. The fish should be completely covered.
4
In a small pan, add enough oil to just to just cover the bottom and set over medium-low heat. Fry the banana-leaf wrapped fish partially-covered, for about 7 to 8 minutes on each side. (You can also cook it on a grill.)
5
Serve immediately .

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 to 2 green chiles (like serrano or jalapeno), 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, 12 mint leaves, 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried coconut, and more.

Yes, Fish With Green Masala And Coconut Wrapped In Banana Leaves falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fish With Green Masala And Coconut Wrapped In Banana Leaves

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