Bhetki Macher Paturi

Bhetki Macher Paturi is a traditional Bengali dish from the eastern region of India, particularly popular in West Bengal and Bangladesh. It's a delectable preparation of fish, where the fish fillets, usually of Bhetki (also known as Barramundi or Asian sea bass), are marinated with a mixture of ground mustard seeds, green chilies, grated coconut, and other spices. The marinated fish is then https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or cooked until tender.

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Bhetki Macher Paturi Recipe

Ingredients:

Bhetki fish fillets (or any other white fish fillets) - 500 grams

Mustard paste - 4 tablespoons

Grated coconut - ½ cup

Green chilies - 4-5 (adjust to taste), finely chopped

Turmeric powder - ½ teaspoon

Salt - to taste

Mustard oil https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 - 4 tablespoons

Banana leaves - cut into squares (for wrapping)

Thread or toothpicks (for tying)

Instructions:

Clean and wash the fish fillets properly. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

In a https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 bowl, mix together mustard paste, grated coconut, chopped green chilies, turmeric powder, salt, and mustard oil to make a smooth marinade.

Marinate the fish fillets with this mixture, ensuring that the fillets are coated well. Let them marinate for about 30 minutes to an hour.

Take a piece of banana leaf and lightly heat it over a https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 https://wwp.antskre.com/redirect-zone/eb506548 flame to make it flexible. This helps prevent it from tearing when wrapping.

Place a marinated fish fillet on the banana leaf and fold the leaf over the fish to cover it completely. Secure the edges by tying with thread or using toothpicks.

Repeat the same process for the remaining fish fillets.

Heat a pan or tawa (griddle) and place the wrapped fish parcels on it. Cook on low to medium heat for about 10-15 minutes on each side or until the fish is cooked through and the banana leaves have charred slightly.

Once done, remove from heat and carefully unwrap the parcels.

Serve hot with steamed rice.