Banana leaf wrapped fish| Kerala fish recipe

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: paneer

Tofu provides a plant-based option while paneer is more affordable.

coconut

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Cashew cream offers creaminess with fewer calories, while milk is budget-friendly.

Prepare the fish by filleting and removing bones if necessary.

In a bowl, mix coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, chopped onion, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, water, rapeseed oil, and salt to create a marinade.

Coat the halibut with the marinade and let it sit for a while.

Prepare banana leaves by soaking them in hot water until pliable (not explicitly mentioned but inferred).

Lay a banana leaf flat and place the marinated fish in the center (not explicitly mentioned but inferred).

Fold the banana leaf over the fish to create a secure packet (not explicitly mentioned but inferred).

Steam the banana leaf packets until the fish is cooked through and flaky (not explicitly mentioned but inferred).

Serve with coconut and raw mango chutney made from mixing onion, coriander leaves, green chilli, diced raw mango, grated coconut, lemon juice, and salt.

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