Ingredients

• White flaky fish - 750 gm
• Mustard seeds - 2 tsp
• Garlic - 6 flakes
• Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup, chopped
• Chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
• Lime juice - 2 tbsp
• Mustard oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

How to Make Fish Roasted in Banana Leaves

• Cut the fish and clean it and make deep cuts all over the body.
• Grind mustard, garlic, coriander leaves, chilli and turmeric powder to a stiff paste.
• Mix the paste with lime juice, mustard oil and salt.
• Smear this mixture all over the fish, pushing it well into the cuts.
• Leave aside for an hour.
• Make neat parcels of the fish, wrapping them in banana leaves. (aluminium foil may be used).
• Roast the fish on charcoal grill or bake in an oven till done.
• Serve hot.