A walnut-sized ball of seedless tamarind soaked in 5 tbsp water
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
3 tsp red chilli powder
Marinade:
Juice of 2 lines
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
Method of Preparation
Clean banana leaves with a damp cloth on both sides,dry and pass over a live flame to make them pliable.Cut into pieces large enough to wrap a whole fish.
Clean fish,keep whole,wash and drain thoroughly.
Combine ingredients for marinade,rub into fish and marinate for 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry fish for about 5 minutes in each side.Remove fish from pan,drain and set aside.
Reduce oil to 2 tbsp and add onions,green chillies,ginger and garlic,and fry till onions turn translucent.
Extract tamarind pulp and strain in.Sprinkle in spice powders and boil till mixture thickens.
Coat fish with mixture and stuff with remaining mixture.Wrap fish in banana leaves,using toothpicks to secure the parcels.
Roast on a hot tava or griddle on each side for 2-5 minutes or place in a steamer for 2-5 minutes,till banana leaves turns blackish-brown.
