| FISH
STEAMED IN BANANA LEAF (PATRA NI MACHHI) |
| Serves: 4 |
| Cooking time (approx.): 25 minutes |
| Style: Indian Non-Vegetarian
(Parsi) |
An authentic
Parsi delicacy where fish fillets are marinated with a green
paste and steamed in banana leaves without any fat whatsoever.
A Parsi wedding meal is never complete without this! |
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Make horizontal slits
in the fish fillets to create pockets. Rub the fish
fillets with some salt and lemon juice. Keep aside for
at least 30 minutes. |
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Apply the green paste to the fish
fillets and marinate them for at least 15 minutes. Place
each marinated fish fillet on a banana leaf (or a portion
of the leaf) along with a little of the marinade spread
on both the sides. Wrap each piece separately. Arrange
the fish packets in a steamer and steam for about 25
minutes. |
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At serving time, unwrap each fish fillet and arrange
on a platter. Garnish with lemon slices. |
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TIPS:
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The fish traditionally used in this recipe
is pomfret. |
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Traditionally the fish is steamed
in a banana leaf which gives it all the flavor. However,
if the banana leaf is not available, aluminum foil can
be used instead. |
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Serve hot
with: steamed rice accompanied with a tall glass of chilled
Appetizing Kokum in Yoghurt (Quick Sol Kadi)
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