Hi Friends.. I have Tried to prepare Kerala special Meen Polichathu/ Fish curry wraped in Banana leaf... It came yummyy... Just want to share the recipe with you as its a special Dish for me Ingredients : For the Marinade: Fish (Tilapia,Pearl spot,Pomfret,King fish,Salmon) : 1 no (Peferably karemeen/pearl spot,i have used tilapia) Red chilly powder : 1 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp Lime juice : 1/2 tsp Salt to taste For the Gravy: Shallots/Pearl onion : 10-15 (finely chopped) Tomato : 1 small (finely chopped) Red Chilly Powder : 2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder : 1 tsp Green chilles : 2 (finely chopped) Ginger : 1"piece (finely chopped) Garlic : 4-5 pods (finely chopped) Coconut oil : 1/2 tsp Curry leaves : 1 sprig Salt to taste For the Wraps : Banana Leaves coated with coconut oil 1. Clean the fish thoroughly, make deep slits in the fish for the marination to sink in. 2. Marinate with paste of red chilli turmeric, salt and lime juice for 1 hour. 3. Take a non stick pan; add little coconut oil, when its hot, add chopped shallots/pearl onion and saute until its translucent. 4. Add chopped garlic, chopped ginger,chopped green chillies, curry leaves and fry for a few mins now add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 mins. Do not let the ingredients burn. 5. Immediately add all spice powders prepared for the gravy, add little salt, sprinkle little water and check taste for any additional seasoning; mix in thoroughly. Cool and keep it aside 6. Heat oil in pan and fry the fish filpping each side; its should be crisp fried,do not over cook and remove from fire. 7. Place the banana leaf over a large plate, you could use 2 leaves, one on top of each other. 8. Lightly smear coconut oil on the surface now scoop 1/2 of the cooked gravy on to the banana leaf and place the fish on top. Smear the remaining gravy on top of the fish. 9. Now make parcels of the fish inside the banana leaves, use a tooth pick to hold the leaves in place. 10. This parcel can either be steamed in idly plates in a cooker/steamer or lightly heated on a hot pan on low flame. 11. Serve with lime wedges and hot steamed rice or Aapam and Enjoyy ..!!
Last month I have tried Hawaii Chicken salad It came out well... here is the recepi, Have a try http://www.indusladies.com/forums/n...ian-chicken-salad-nutritious.html#post2844256
I make the same kind of gravy for rice. But i make omletes out of eggs in the normal way.. cut into square pieces and add to gravy.(thi sis Omlete gravy) One more method is-- just break the egg and pour it in te gravy and let it cook for few min without disturbing it.(This is Egg drop gravy)
I have tried this Omlet today for Brk fast its Yum http://www.indusladies.com/forums/n...308-spinach-and-tomato-omlet.html#post2847422
Sharing a very easy Cold chicken salad recipe.... Ingredients : Fried shredded chicken, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes,chopped green chillies,lemon juice, chaat masala and salt. Method : Mix all the above ingredients, garnish with corriander leaves. Refrigerate for around 10-15 minutes and serve.....