750 g Fish fillets
1 Large lemon
2 Medium onions
1 teaspoon Finely chopped fresh ginger
2 cloves Garlic
2 Fresh green chilies, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup Chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Ground fenugreek
1/2 cup Fresh grated coconut
2 tablespoons Ghee or oil
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Garam masala
Banana leaves
Salt
Method :
*Wash the fish, dry with paper towels and rub over with salt. Leave aside while preparing masala.
*Peel the lemon, removing all the white pith.
*Cut the lemon in pieces and discard all seeds.
*Put into container of electric blender with one roughly chopped onion, ginger, garlic, chilies, fresh coriander, cumin and fenugreek.
*Blend on high speed until pureed, then add coconut and blend again.
*Heat oil and fry remaining onions, finely chopped, until soft and golden.
*Add blended mixture and fry, stirring, for a few minutes.
*Remove from heat.
*Add salt and garam masala.
*Coat each fillet with the mixture.
*Wrap securely in banana leaves and steam over gently simmering water for 30 minutes, turning parcel once.
*Serve in the leaf parcels.
have a bowl or plate to collect leaves as each person unwraps the fish fillets.
