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Ilish Paturi | Hilsa in Banana Leaf Parcels

Hilsa steaks and coated in a rich mustard paste sauce, wrapped in banana leaf and then roasted on a tawa
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bangladeshi, Bengali, Indian
Servings 5 numbers

Ingredients
  

  • 5 numbers hilsa steaks
  • 2.5 tbsp black mustard seeds
  • 2.5 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp grated coconut
  • mustard oil as needed
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 7 nos green chilies
  • 2 tbsp thick yoghurt
  • 5 nos banana leaf squares -8 inch by 8 inch
  • toothpick or thread for fastening

Instructions
 

  • Soak the black mustard seeds and yellow mustard seeds in water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Then using a grinder or a silbatta, grind these into a thick paste along with 2 green chillies, salt, turmeric powder and grated coconut.
  • Use 1-2 tsp of mustard oil for making the paste and as little water as needed.
  • Transfer the paste to a bowl and add thick yoghurt to this and whisk it well.
  • Take the banana leaf squares and run them over an open flame to make them soft.
  • Then place a dollop of the paste on the center of a leaf. Place one pc of fish on top and cover with more paste. Place one green chilli on top and then drizzle a little mustard oil.
  • Wrap the fish with the banana leaf and seal it with a thread or a toothpick.
  • Take an iron griddle or frying pan, and heat 1 tbsp of mustard oil. Place the fish parcels and cover and let them cook gently on low heat for 8 minutes on each side.
  • Remove from the heat and serve it immediately with rice.
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