On 07/11/2007, Gautam John <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 11/7/07, Binand Sethumadhavan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Pollichathu - coated with spices, wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. > > It's baked? Whenever I've had it, it's always been fried.
The Malayalam verb "pollikkuka" means, among other things, "to cook in dry heat" which is characteristic of baking. "Pollicha" fish does not come into direct contact with oil and hence is generally considered baked even though it is cooked in a frying pan. The oil used in the "pollikkal" process is only to ensure that the leaf itself does not burn or stick to the pan used. Binand
