Steamed Mint Fish - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    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
    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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