Bhekti Paturi/ Bhetki parcels in Banana Leaf

The famous Calcutta bhekti tastes fantastic with the pungent kick of mustard. The banana leaf parcel seals the flavours and lends a unique aroma to this dish.

Ingredients:

• Bhekti fillets

• Lemon juice

• Salt

• Onion paste

• Poppy seeds

• Mustard seeds

• coriander leaves

• Green chillies

• Mustard oil

• Banana leaves

Method:

• Choose Bhetki fillets that are a little thick with lemon juice, salt and onion paste for about 2 hours.

• Make a paste of poppy seeds, mustard seeds, coriander leaves and green chili.

• Add salt to the paste and a little bit of mustard oil.

• Now smear this paste well on the marinated fillets.

• In a pan, dry roast banana leaves for about 5-10 seconds each. 10 seconds initially perhaps, and when the pan gets heated enough, 5 seconds would do the trick.

• Now place each fillet on a leaf and fold it well.

• Tie the package with a string.

• Grease a non stick flat based pan with lid with mustard oil.

• Place the fish.

• Cover and cook in medium flame for about 10-12 minutes.

• Then turn each of them, cover again and let it cook for another 10-12 minutes.

• Now remove from heat and serve with steamed rice.