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Grilled Mackerel In Banana Leaf And Yogurt Sauce Recipe
by Navaneetham Krishnan

Grilled Mackerel In Banana Leaf And Yogurt Sauce

Absolutely tasty; nice aroma, lathered with chilli and turmeric powder and paired with yogurt-shallot-coriander dip.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Malaysia Malaysian
Cook time: Servings: 2 person

Goes Well With: its a side dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pieces mackerel/tenggiri (abt 400g)
  • 2 pieces banana leaves ( big enough to wrap the fishes)
  • 1/tsp turmeric/kunyit powder
  • 1 tbsp plain chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Dipping sauce:
  • 100g (about 2 tbsp) yogurt
  • 2 shallots (chopped)
  • 1 stalk coriander leaf (shredded)
  • A pinch of salt
  • (Mix all together)

Directions

  1. Marinate the fish at least for 5-6 hours with all the ingredients except the oil.
  2. Leave it in the fridge and bring out only before grilling.
  3. Wrap individually into two separate parcels with banana leaves.
  4. Place on heated grill and drizzle oil over.
  5. Let it cook over low heat.
  6. In between, press with spatula over the wrapped fish.
  7. Cook on both sides till leaves are brown and crispy.
  8. Test; gently poke fish with a fork.
  9. If fork comes out clean, it's done.
  10. Remove from grill and serve with the yogurt sauce.