Steamed Green Fish

Steamed green fish in a Banana Leaf is a healthy and easy preparation. We have used Pomfret for this preparation but it goes well with any kind of fish. This preparation takes around 30 minutes.
January 27, 2021 Add Comment

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

 2 cups Coriander leaves
 5 Garlic cloves
 1 inch Ginger, sliced
 10 Green chilies
 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
 1 tbsp Tamarind extract
 ½ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 Pomfret, with gashes
 Salt

1

In a blender jar, add in Coriander leaves, Tamarind extract, Peppercorns, Garlic, Green chilies, Turmeric powder, Ginger, and Salt. Grind them to a thick paste.

2

Apply the ground masala to the fish and marinate the fish at least for an hour.

3

Place the fish on top of the Banana leaves and wrap it around with help of a toothpick.

4

Steam the wrapped fish for 20 to 30 mins depending on the fish size.

5

Steamed Green Fish is now ready.

Ingredients

 2 cups Coriander leaves
 5 Garlic cloves
 1 inch Ginger, sliced
 10 Green chilies
 1 tbsp Black peppercorns
 1 tbsp Tamarind extract
 ½ tsp Turmeric powder
 1 Pomfret, with gashes
 Salt

Directions

1

In a blender jar, add in Coriander leaves, Tamarind extract, Peppercorns, Garlic, Green chilies, Turmeric powder, Ginger, and Salt. Grind them to a thick paste.

2

Apply the ground masala to the fish and marinate the fish at least for an hour.

3

Place the fish on top of the Banana leaves and wrap it around with help of a toothpick.

4

Steam the wrapped fish for 20 to 30 mins depending on the fish size.

5

Steamed Green Fish is now ready.

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