Steamed Fish In Banana Leaves | Healthy And Easy To Make Fish Recipe | Masala Trails

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whole fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

Prepare the fresh coriander and mint leaves.

Chop 8-9 pods of garlic and 1 inch piece of ginger.

Add 7-8 green chillies and salt to a bowl.

Mix a coffee mug full of water with 2 spoons of vinegar, adding more vinegar gradually to achieve desired consistency.

Grind the mixture to a smooth paste, adjusting for coarseness as preferred.

Wilt banana leaves over heat until they change color and become pliable.

Prepare baby pomfret by making cuts into the fish for the spice mix to seep in.

Add the prepared paste to the fish, both inside and outside.

Fold the banana leaves over the fish to wrap it securely.

Place a heavy bottomed vessel filled with water on the stove and set a colander on top to create a makeshift steamer.

Once the water is boiling, place the wrapped fish in the colander and steam for 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Cooking Techniques

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