Ingredients for Ilish Macher Paturi/Hilsa Steamed In Banana Leaf Recipe
24 gram Salt
2 gram Sugar
2 gram Turmeric powder
40 gram Coconut
8 Green chillies Nos
50 gram Yogurt
20 milliliter Mustard oil
40 gram Mustard seeds brown and yellow soaked overnight and drained
3 piece Ilish mach cut into cm thick 400 gms
No.s Banana leaves depending on the fish parcels to be made
Directions: Ilish Macher Paturi/hilsa Steamed In Banana Leaf Recipe
step 1
STEP 1.grind together 40 gm soaked mustard seeds, 4 green chilies and 100 ml water to make a smooth paste. Add 40 gm chopped coconut and grind again till smooth. Transfer the ground mixture to a bowl.
step 2
STEP 1.to this add 50 gm beaten yogurt and 20 ml mustard oil. Mix well using the folding motion to incorporate all the oil.
step 3
STEP 1.in a bowl, place the 400 gm of 3 cm thick sliced fish. Pour the ground mixture over the fish and coat it well, filling the cavities of the cut fish.
step 4
STEP 1.keep fish aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
step 5
STEP 1.wash and cut banana leaves. Each piece should measure 20 cm by 50 cm.
step 6
STEP 1.on low heat gently toast the sheets on a tawa, pressing them down gently with a cloth and ensuring the y heat evenly. This will prevent the leaves from cracking when folded.
step 7
STEP 1.slit 3 to4 green chilies, 1 for each piece of fish.
step 8
STEP 1.spoon a layer of mustard paste in the center of the banana leaf, set and ilish mach (hilsa fish) on it. Top off with some more paste and a slit green chili.
step 9
STEP 1.carefully fold the leaf over the fish to form a neat parcel. The leaf should be large enough to completely wrap the fish.
step 10
STEP 1.tie the parcel with a cotton string. Wind twice over for added security. Tie a bow and cut off the excess string.
step 11
STEP 1.add 1 tsp of oil to a hot pan and let it heat. Place the paturi side by side on the pan/ tawa and cover with a lid.
step 12
STEP 1.cover the pan and steam the fish parcel on low heat for 5 minutes. Then turn the parcel over, cover and steam for another 5 minutes
step 13
STEP 1.unwrap the parcel and serve the fish as is, with steamed rice.
Nutrition value
244
calories per serving
18 g Fat6 g Protein14 g Carbs7 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
18g
Protein
6g
Carbs
14g
Fiber
7g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
14g
Protein
6g
Fiber
7g
Fats
Fat
18g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
185mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
1575mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
80mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
38mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
71mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
96mg
Selenium
12mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
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