Steamed Mint Fish

Name: Steamed Mint Fish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish; 1 middle finger size ginger; 6 garlic cloves; 2 handful mint leaves; 1 handful cilantro leaf; 2 green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons red chili powder; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 egg yolk; according to taste salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; banana leaves or aluminium foil pieces to wrap

Submitted by kamaljayanthi

"Marinated fish boiled in banana leaves"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish
1 middle finger size ginger
6 garlic cloves
2 handful mint leaves
1 handful cilantro leaf
2 green chilies
¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg yolk
according to taste salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
banana leaves or aluminium foil pieces to wrap

directions

Make a fine paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, 1 tsp lemon juice, cilantro and mint leaves.
Mix well 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and a pinch of salt and season the fish fillets with this mixture.
After 5-6 mins, Coat the fishes with the paste well and wrap each piece in the banana leaves and tie with twines or aluminium foil papers can also be used. Keep them in a steam pan for 20 mins.
Serve with sliced onions and cucumbers seasoned with lemon juice, pepper and salt (optional).