How long does Meen Pollichathu take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Meen Pollichathu serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Meen Pollichathu spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Meen Pollichathu?

400 grams Fish, ½ cup Coconut Milk, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ½ cup Tomato, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Meen Pollichathu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Meen Pollichathu?

About 877 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Meen Pollichathu

Name: Meen Pollichathu
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 400 grams Fish; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 2 tbsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Coconut Milk; ½ tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 20 Curry leaves; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

45 min
hot
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min

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9 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 pollichathu · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free Low carb

Kerala meen pollichathu: spice-rubbed fish fried in coconut oil, wrapped in banana leaf with shallot coconut milk masala. Spicy, serves 2, 45 minutes, video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

18 items

2 people

Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1¼ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coconut Oil6 tbsp
Fish400 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced½ cup
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped½ cup
Coconut Milk½ cup
Vinegar½ tsp
Curry leaves20

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	877kcal	1754kcal
Protein	49g	98g
Carbohydrate	23g	47g
Fat	68g	135g
Fibre	6.1g	12g
Sugar	7.3g	15g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Mix all the ingredients for the marination into a smooth paste.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltBlack Pepper PowderGinger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceCoconut Oil
2
Make slits on the fish. Apply the spice paste generously over the fish.
Fish
3
Heat coconut oil and fry the fish on medium-high heat until it turns slightly crisp on the outside. It does not have to be fully cooked at this stage. The time would vary depending on the size of the fish. Set aside the fish.
Coconut Oil
4
Heat oil in another pan. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic, curry leaves, and green chili. Saute until the shallots turn translucent.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen Chilli
5
Add all the spice powders and salt. Add the tomatoes and saute until it turns mushy.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltTomato
6
Add the coconut milk and vinegar. Saute just until it turns into a thick paste. Set aside.
Coconut MilkVinegar
7
Heat the banana leaf over a direct flame to make it flexible and to prevent tearing.
8
Add some finely chopped garlic and curry leaves to the banana leaf. Spoon some of the prepared masalas onto the center of the banana leaf. Place the fish on it and then cover it again with more masala. Fold in the sides of the leaf and tie it tightly using a banana fiber/kitchen twine.
GarlicCurry leaves
9
Heat oil in a pan/tawa and cook the fish, covered, on low heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
Coconut Oil

Before you start

How long does Meen Pollichathu take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Meen Pollichathu serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Meen Pollichathu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Meen Pollichathu spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Meen Pollichathu?: 400 grams Fish, ½ cup Coconut Milk, ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), ½ cup Tomato, 20 Curry leaves, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Meen Pollichathu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Meen Pollichathu?: About 877 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.