Karimeen Pollichathu is a delicious fish fry recipe which belongs to the South Indian cuisine. If you love fish then, this recipe is a must-try for you! This South Indian fish recipe will surely take your food experience up by a notch with its delectable flavours! This dish is crispy from the outside and soft from the inside, which will be a treat to your taste buds. You can easily prepare this recipe at home in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients like pearl spot fish, curry leaves, lime juice, onions, garlic, ginger and some spices. This high protein dish is perfect for everyone including those who are trying to lose weight and eat healthy. As compared to any other fish fry recipe, this recipe has a lower calorie count so, we can say that this dish is healthier. This fish fry recipe can be served at any get-together where you can relish it with your loved ones. So, what are you waiting for? Just go and grab the ingredients to make this mouth-watering dish by just following the simple steps mentioned here! Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section below
Karimeen pollichathu (pearl spot) is one of the “star” foods of Kerala, marinated pearl fish is wrapped in banana leaf and grilled resulting in one of the delicious fish delicacy of Kerala.
For meen pollichathu banana leaves or vazhayila is important, please do not use aluminium foil, as the taste and flavor will be compromised. With vazhayila, we are making fish packets, the sauteed masala is spread on the fish and the plantian leaf is closed and tied with a string….and it is grilled on a tawa. Traditionally, most kerala recipes calls for shallots or “cheriya ulli” and it does take the taste to a next level when you use shallots. I would always recommend using shallots to get that authentic Kerala taste. Here I am using onions though if you prefer you can use shallots. The fish is lightly seared in coconut oil, searing or lightly frying the fish is to seal the juices of the fish, thus the fish will be juicy and tender. Wrapping the fish with the masala in banana leaf makes it more juicy and the flavors intact.
Ingredients
Karimeen pollichathu /
Ingredients:- for 2 fish
1.Karimeen/Pearlspot: 2 nos (
2. red chilly powder :2 tsp
3. Coriander : 1 &1/2 tsp.
4.pepper powder : 2 tsp
5.Salt :2 tsp
6.Small Onion :50grams.
7.Turmeric powder : ½ tsp.
8.Ginger : 25 grams
9.Garlic: 25 grms
10.Lemon juice :1 nos
11.coconut oil:1/2 cup
12.Tomato : 2 nos.(small)
13. Curry leaves: for taste.
14. Turmerid paste : 1 And ½ tsp.
14. Banana leave And aluminium foil: for baking.
Preparation :- Add ingredients as per the demonstration and serve hot.