Steamed Mint Fish - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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5 pieces fish fillets or 3 whole pomfret fish
1 middle finger size ginger
6 garlic cloves
2 handful mint leaves
1 handful cilantro leaf
2 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 egg yolk
according to taste salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
banana leaves or aluminium foil pieces to wrap
Preparation
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Make a fine paste of ginger, garlic, green chillies, 1 tsp lemon juice, cilantro and mint leaves.
Mix well 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp olive oil, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and a pinch of salt and season the fish fillets with this mixture.
After 5-6 mins, Coat the fishes with the paste well and wrap each piece in the banana leaves and tie with twines or aluminium foil papers can also be used. Keep them in a steam pan for 20 mins.
Serve with sliced onions and cucumbers seasoned with lemon juice, pepper and salt (optional).
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