Arunachali Fish Wrapped in Banana Leaves

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Ingredients

	500 grams	Fish Fillet , fresh
	2	Banana Leaf
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	1 tablespoon	Lemon juice
	2	Chili , finely chopped
	1	Onion , finely chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Clean and pat dry the fish fillets.
2. 2 In a bowl, mix mustard oil, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and lemon juice to make a marinade.
3. 3 Coat the fish fillets with the marinade and let them sit for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Rinse the banana leaves and pass them over a flame briefly to make them pliable.
5. 5 Place a marinated fish fillet on each banana leaf.
6. 6 Top each fillet with chopped green chilies, onion, and coriander leaves.
7. 7 Wrap the banana leaves around the fish to form parcels and secure them with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
8. 8 Steam the parcels in a steamer for about 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
9. 9 Serve hot, directly in the banana leaf parcels.