Prepare the Fish:

• Clean the fish and make diagonal slits on both sides.
• Rub the fish with lime juice and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

Make the Marinade:

• In a bowl, mix Puteri Cili Giling, minced garlic, shallots, turmeric powder, tamarind water, palm sugar, cooking oil, and salt.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.

Marinate the Fish:

• Spread the marinade generously over the fish, ensuring it gets into the slits.
• Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor) in the refrigerator.

Prepare for Grilling:

• If using banana leaves, lightly grease them with oil and wrap the fish.
• If not using banana leaves, grease a grill or grilling pan with oil.

Grill the Fish:

• Preheat the grill or grilling pan over medium heat.
• Place the wrapped fish or directly place the marinated fish on the grill.
• Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side (depending on the size of the fish) until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Serve:

• Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with lime slices and fresh herbs.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, sambal, and a side of fresh vegetables.