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 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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Banana Leaf Fish Fry

Name: Banana Leaf Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Oil; 500 grams Seer Fish; 3 Banana Leaf; 3 sprigs Curry leaves

20 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

11 items

3 people

Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Seer Fish500 grams
Banana Leaf3
Curry leaves3 sprigs

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	294kcal	882kcal
Protein	35g	104g
Carbohydrate	4.8g	14g
Fat	15g	44g
Fibre	2.1g	6.3g
Sugar	0.4g	1.2g

Cookd masalas for seer fish

Method

1
In a bowl add everything for marination and mix well until fully mixed.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteSaltLemon JuiceOil
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.
Seer FishBanana LeafCurry leaves
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.