Bhetki Machh'er Kola-Paturi or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish Recipe

Name: Bhetki Machh'er Kola-paturi Or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bengali

Recipe By Anamika Banerjee

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 👍

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Ingredients For Bhetki Machh'er Kola-Paturi or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish Recipe

4 pieces Bhetki Fillets- Large Ones preferably
0.5 tsp or To Taste Salt
0.5 tsp Turmerics
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
0.5 cup For the Paturi Marinade
1 tbsp 1 tbsp (3 G
0.125 cup Mustard oil
1 cup Yellow-Black Mustard Seeds
1 Cups Poppy & Melon Seeds Paste
4 g 4-5 Fresh G
0.25 cup Plain yoghurt
0.25 cup Fresh Coconut Paste: Optional
8 pieces 8 pieces
1 As Required Reel of White Strong Cotton Threads to tie up the parcels

Directions : Bhetki Machh'er Kola-Paturi or Banana Leaf Wrapped Steamed Fish Recipe

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-
STEP 5.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 6.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-
STEP 7.Place the parcels in 2 batches instead of crowding it unnecessary-
STEP 8.Put the cover on-
STEP 9.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 10.Once done Transfer them into a separate plate/dish/platter:
STEP 11.Garnish it your own way & it's ready to be served absolutely hot now with a palatable piping hot steamed rice
STEP 12.Enjoy your lunch or dinner now with this typical traditional & authentic Bong Delicacy 💁‍♀️

Nutrition
value

312

calories per serving

16 g Fat15 g Protein24 g Carbs18 g FiberOther

Current Totals

16 g Fat
15 g Protein
24 g Carbs
18 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
24 g
Protein
15 g
Fiber
18 g

Fats

Fat
16 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
582 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
211 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
166 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
7 mg
Vitamin E
1 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
215 mg
Manganese
3 mg
Phosphorus
459 mg
Selenium
11 mcg
Zinc
4 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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