Bhetki Paturi

I love this dish.. I am sure every bengali does. :D I never knew it was this simple to make until my Mom told me the recipe. Here it goes..




Ingredients:

Bhetki Fish (Red snapper) fillet, cut into thick slices, 3
Banana leaves
Green chillies, slit through middle, 3

For the Paste:
Mustard Powder, 2 tsp
Coconut powder, 2 tsp
Mustard oil, 2 tsp
Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder, 1/2 tsp
Salt, a pinch


Method:

Create a paste mixing all the ingredients, add a little bit of water if needed, and rub it all over the fish fillets, create a sort of a coating. Once done, place a green chilli on top of the fish, and wrap it up in a banana leaf. String it and put it up for steam, in a rice cooker, or microwave or gas stove. Steam it for 10 minutes and turn the paturis and cook for another 10 mins. The paturis shall be done, and ready to eat. Enjoy :)


Here's a take on the same recipe for the vegetarians. The combination of spices are so unique and special, i had to make a veg version for my wife. So in this one i replaced the fish with some paneer cubes, and instead of steaming, i pan fried them in a drop or two of mustard oil, for a few mins.