BAKED FISH WRAPPED IN BANANA LEAVES

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Kena Na Patta Ma Bhoojeli Machhli (baked fish wrapped in banana leaves). Foil may be used as a substitute for banana leaves. This recipe is from Fire and Spice by Joyce Westrip.

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Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 1 1/2 pounds fish

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs firm white fish fillets
1 teaspoon salt
6 garlic cloves
4 fresh green chilies, roughly chopped
1 cup coriander leaves, roughly chopped
2 ounces coconut, dried
3 tablespoons lime juice or 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tamarind paste
2 tablespoons soft brown sugar
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, dry-roasted
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ghee
banana leaves or aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Cut fish into large pieces, wash and pat dry. Salt and set aside.
  • Mix the garlic, chillies, coriander leaves, coconut, lime or lemon juice, tamarind, sugar, cumin and salt into a paste and smear over fish. Let marinate 1 hour.
  • Grease foil (if using) with ghee. Place a piece of fish on a banana leaf or foil piece and fold so fish is encased.
  • Coat an oven-safe dish with ghee and place wrapped fish pieces into the dish. Cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
  • Unwrap one piece of fish to check if it's cooked through and cook until finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1009.5, Fat 49.8, SaturatedFat 33.7, Cholesterol 348.4, Sodium 3481.3, Carbohydrate 54.8, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 31.5, Protein 91.3

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