Ilish Paturi

Name: Ilish Paturi
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 'MAGGI® coconut milk powder (thick -add water to reach the desired consistency of coconut milk)','Hilsa fish','Mustard seed paste','Poppy seed paste','Green chilli paste','Turmeric powder','Mustard oil','Salt','Sugar','Banana leaf',

Make way for Ilish Paturi, a delicacy that combines three of Bengal's greatest loves—the hilsa fish, the banana plant, and mustard. Hilsa fish is coated with a special spice mix that also contains MAGGI® coconut milk powder, before being laid on a banana leaf and steamed. This recipe, even though it looks complex, requires simple ingredients and no special technique.

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Cuisine

Bengali

Meal Course

Main Course

Delivery Friendly*

Yes

Serves

Ingredients

MAGGI® coconut milk powder (thick -add water to reach the desired consistency of coconut milk)

100 ml
Hilsa fish

300g (whole thick roundels sliced)
Mustard seed paste

3 tbsp (soaked)
Poppy seed paste

2 tbsp (soaked)
Green chilli paste

4 nos
Turmeric powder

1 ½ tsp
Mustard oil

4 tbsp
Salt

To taste
Sugar

pinch
Banana leaf

poached in hot water

Prepare Ilish Paturi

Step 1

Wash and dry the fish slice.
Step 2

In a bowl, take poppy seed paste, mustard paste, green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coconut milk, mustard oil, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
Step 3

Marinade the fish slice in the mixture for about 3-4 hours.
Step 4

Take a piece of banana leaf, put a piece of marinated fish on centre of the leaf, and 2 spoons of the marinated mixture, wrap it & tie with thread. Finish all the pieces in the same way.
Step 5

Steam in a steamer for 25-30 minutes.

Serving Suggestions:

Unwrap the banana leaf and serve hot.

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