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Hilsha or ilish, bengalees' All time favourite fish & this time this in the form of "paturi", hilsha marinated in mustard & coconut paste & wrapped in banana leaf. Ilish Macher Paturi combines three of Bengal's greatest loves—the Hilsa fish, the banana plant, and mustard. Even though it looks very polished, it is a. This recipe for hilsa in mustard sauce, steamed in banana-leaf parcels, involves only nine ingredients and is very easy to make.

Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. They are fine and they look wonderful. Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) is something that I have loved my entire life.

To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook ilish paturi (fish steam cooked in banana leaf) using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf):

1. Take 2 Ilish (Hilsa) fillet
2. Take to taste salt
3. Take 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
4. Take 1 tbsp. mustard seeds
5. Prepare 1 tbsp. mustard oil
6. Make ready 1-2 green chilies
7. Make ready 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
8. Make ready as required banana leaves
9. Take 8-10 cashew nuts / 2-3 tbsp. poppy seeds
10. Take 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves
11. Make ready Few extra fresh green / red chilies (opt)

The banana leaves retain the flavour of the fish as well as the spices. Ilish macher paturi is the national dish of Bangladesh. It is made with ilish fish that has been marinated with ground spices before it's wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or roasted. A little bit of the marinade is usually saved and poured over the fish after it's been cooked.

Steps to make Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf):

1. Grind cashew nuts, mustard seeds, green chilies & coconut to a smooth paste. Mix along with salt, turmeric powder, mustard oil and coriander leaves.
2. Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt & turmeric powder for 10-15 mins.
3. Smear this paste all over the fish and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
4. Cut the banana leaf into the desired size. Heat a tawa / skillet & place the - banana leaf on it for a few seconds to make it pliable so that it can be - folded without breaking.
5. Take a leaf and place one marinated fish in the center along with a chilli & fold.
6. Tie with a string & keep aside. Do the same with the other fish too. - Steam for 12-15 minutes.
7. Serve them with hot steamed rice for a lazy weekend lunch.

It is made with ilish fish that has been marinated with ground spices before it's wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or roasted. A little bit of the marinade is usually saved and poured over the fish after it's been cooked. Ilish Macher Paturi (Ilish Fish Cooked in Banana Leaf). Fold each piece of fish in banana leave piece and tie it with clean thread. Serve fish hot in banana leaves only.

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