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DISH NAME : MEEN THAPPU VEKKAL (FISH COOKED IN BANANA LEAF)
Preparation Time : 15 minutes+marination
Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Description
Meen thappuvekkal is an old recipe from Kannur, a Northern district of Kerala. Usually sardine is used for this preparation.
| Quantity | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Gm.s | Sardines, cleaned | |
| To grind | ||
| 0.25 Cup | Shallots | |
| 5 Cloves | Garlic | |
| 1 Tbsp. | Pepper corns | |
| 2 Tbsp. | Tamarind pulp | |
| 2 Tsp. | Corriander powder | |
| 0.25 Tsp. | Turmeric powder | |
| 1 Tbsp. | Coconut oil | |
| Salt to taste | ||
Method
1) Grind all the ingredients given under "to grind".
2) Apply this on sardines. keep aside for 30 minutes.
3) Take a banana leaf. Pass it over gas flame to make it pliable. Add fish with marinade onto the leaf. Cover it to form a parcel. Tie with a string.
4) Heat an earthen round pot. Place the fish parcel and cook on one side for about 15minutes on a low flame. Turn over & cook for about 12 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve in the banana leaf itself.