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Banana Leaf Fish Fry

Also known as Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sidesSnacks & StartersKebabs, Tikkas & GrillsLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total20 min
Prep10 min
Cook10 min
Serves3
Per serving294 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Banana Leaf Fish Fry

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Banana leaf fish fry: seer fish marinated in chilli, coriander and garam masala, wrapped in banana leaf, on a tawa. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 20 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

11 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Banana LeafBanana Leaf3
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves3 sprigs
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Seer FishSeer Fish500 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy294kcal882kcal
Protein35g104g
Carbohydrate4.8g14g
Fat15g44g
Fibre2.1g6.3g
Sugar0.4g1.2g

Cookd masalas for seer fish

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl add everything for marination and mix well until fully mixed.

    Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceSaltSunflower Oil

  2. 2

    Add your fish filet mix with your prepared marination. Let it marinate for 15 minutes in the fridge. Heat up a banana leaf and place it on a table. Add one fish filet and place a sprig of curry leaf on top. Wrap the leaf tightly and tie it with a rope.

    Banana LeafCurry leavesSeer Fish

  3. 3

    Heat up a tawa, add oil and place the wrapped banana leaf parcel on it and cook it on a medium flame. Add water to create steam and cook it well. Flip it and cook it for a few more minutes and take it off the flame. Open the leaf and serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Banana Leaf Fish Fry take?
20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Banana Leaf Fish Fry serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Banana Leaf Fish Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Banana Leaf Fish Fry spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Banana Leaf Fish Fry?
500 grams Seer Fish, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 3 Banana Leaf, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Banana Leaf Fish Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Banana Leaf Fish Fry?
About 294 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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