Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf)

Source : Grind Cashew Nuts Mustard Seeds Green Chilies Amp Coconut To A Smooth Paste Mix Along With Salt Turmeric Powder Mustard Oil And Coriander Leaves ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 18, 2026

Step:

  1. Grind cashew nuts, mustard seeds, green chilies & coconut to a smooth paste. Mix along with salt, turmeric powder, mustard oil and coriander leaves.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Marinate the fish with a pinch of salt & turmeric powder for 10-15 mins.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Smear this paste all over the fish and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 3 photo
  4. Cut the banana leaf into the desired size. Heat a tawa / skillet & place the
    banana leaf on it for a few seconds to make it pliable so that it can be
    folded without breaking.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 4 photo
  5. Take a leaf and place one marinated fish in the center along with a chilli & fold.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 5 photo
  6. Tie with a string & keep aside. Do the same with the other fish too.
    Steam for 12-15 minutes.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 6 photo
  7. Serve them with hot steamed rice for a lazy weekend lunch.

    Ilish Paturi (Fish Steam Cooked in Banana Leaf) recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2 Ilish (Hilsa) fillet
  2. to taste salt
  3. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  4. 1 tbsp. mustard seeds
  5. 1 tbsp. mustard oil
  6. 1-2 green chilies
  7. 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
  8. as required banana leaves
  9. 8-10 cashew nuts / 2-3 tbsp. poppy seeds
  10. 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves
  11. Few extra fresh green / red chilies (opt)

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