Bhetki Machher Kolapaturi or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Anamika Banerjee

Bhetki Machher Kolapaturi or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish

This one's Bengal's the most popular, authentic & traditional dishes... Loved & Devoured by not only the Bongs but many Non-Bengalis too- If you're truly a Fish lover then, this one's worth trying for...Not only once since, you simply can't stop preparing & relishing it just once only...once you've made it tasted this rich delicacy yourself 👍

Ingredient

Food ration :

4 servings

Cooking time :

30-45 mins.

4 Pieces

Bhetki Fillets- Large Ones preferably

1/2 tsp

or To Taste Salt

1/2 tsp

Turmerics

1 tbsp

Fresh Lemon Juice

1 tbsp (3 G)

Paste

1/8 Cup

Mustard Oil

Cup: Yellow-Black Mustard Seeds, Poppy & Melon Seeds Paste

4-5

Fresh Green Chillies

1/4 Cup

Plain Yoghurt

1/4 Cup

Fresh Coconut Paste: Optional

8 pieces

Freshly Cut Banana Leaves: Big-4 or Small-8 pieces

Reel of White Strong Cotton Threads to tie up the parcels

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

To begin with: Firstly well wash & marinate the fish pieces with the aforesaid ingredients & set aside for about 15 mins time

* Step 2

On the other hand, prepare the Paturi Marinade for the same with the aforesaid all the ingredients mentioned & once the fish pieces are dons with its basic marinations, dip them all now into this freshly prepared PATURI marinade- Set Aside for at least 45-60 mins time

* Step 3

In the interim: Well wash & pat dry the Fresh Banana Leaves: Gently toast, each one of them so that they don't get torn while steaming them over the flame with the fish pieces inside as this makes absolutely pliable & easily workable with

* Step 4

Now, place these toasted leaves carefully & spoon in a tbsp of the Paturi Marinade followed by the fish with the Marinade gravy- placed with another scoop of the Marinade & one green chili to top with- Now, fold it very gently & carefully in a square parcel form & tie up each of one with the white cotton thread to secure them completely so that, while steaming the gravy doesn't oozes out & make a mess

* Step 5

Place a frying pan over the medium-low flame- Add in a tbsp of Mustard Oil to it & swirl the pan to spread it all along- Place the parcels in 2 batches instead of crowding it unnecessary- Put the cover on- Allow each side to cook for about 7-8 mins time & then, flip it over carefully & putting its cover back, cook it again for another 5-6 mins time on the other side as well- Don't flip & turn several times unnecessarily

* Step 6

Once done Transfer them into a separate plate/dish/platter: Garnish it your own way & it's ready to be served absolutely hot now with a palatable piping hot steamed rice