Special bhetki paturi recipe - Bengali Recipe

 

Introduction of the recipe

 Bhetki Paturi is a delicious signature Bengali recipe. You must have heard about it. Now it's time to find out the process of this traditional Bengali nonveg recipe. It's also a festive recipe.

Ingredients

 

·         Bhetki mach (barramundi fish)

·         Salt

·         Mustard seeds

·         Poppy seeds

·         Fresh coconut(grated)

·         Green chilies

·         Turmeric powder

·         banana leaf (cut into rectangles)

·         mustard oil

Method

      1.     To make bhetki paturi,  marinate the barramundi fishes with salt and turmeric powder in a bowl.        

2.     Now make a smooth paste of mustard seeds, poppy seeds & green chilies in a grinder by adding a little bit of water.

3.     Now take a bowl, add the grated coconut and the paste (you have just made), add a bit of salt and turmeric powder. Make a fine mixture.

4.     Cover and keep the fishes and the mixture in the fridge for at least an hour.

5.     After an hour, take them out of the fridge.

6.     Wash the banana leaves properly and toast them at medium flame. By toasting these leaves, it will ensure you do not crack when you fold them.

7.     Now put the glossy side of the leaves up over a plate, brush a bit of oil on it. Now put a teaspoon of paste in the middle of the leaf and place a piece of fish, then put another teaspoon of paste on the fish so as to cover the fish.

8.     Now fold the banana leaf like the way we wrap gifts and tie it with thread ,so it will not get open while cooking. Repeat the process.

9.     Now heat a pan and put some oil on it. Now add the wrapped fishes(you can add 3-4 pieces at a time) to the pan and cover the pan with a heavy lid & cook on a medium flame for 10-15 minutes. Repeat it.

10.  Now your bhetki paturi is ready to serve.

 

How to serve

 You can serve it with steamed rice.

 

Conclusion

 It's non-oily, so this dish is actually healthy. A good source of protein with such an amazing taste. If your baby doesn’t like eating fish, you can try this without any hesitation. Your child gonna love it.

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