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DISH NAME : PATRA NI MACHHI
Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 25 minutes
Description
Patra ni machhi is a traditional Parsi dish which is served during Parsi weddings.Patra ni machhi translates as "fish wrapped in a leaf", "patra" is leaf in Hindi and "machhi" is fish. It’s fish covered in green chutney, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. This dish is healthy as it does not use any oil.
Note
1) Pomfret or any white fish which is fleshy can be used.
2) If banana leaves are not available, substitute with aluminium foil. Banana leaves would impart a nice flavor to the dish which cannot be acheived with foil.
3) Green chillies can be increased or decreased according to the level of spiciness you desire.
4) Adding butter on fish is done for flavor and moistness.
5) Use only freshly grated coconut. Dont use coconut powder or dessicated coconut. The flavor will change completely.
6) if using cooker for steaming, don't use weight.
7) Vinegar is added to water to reduce the fishy smell while steaming.
| Quantity | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| 300 Gm.s | Pomfret, white | |
| 2 Pieces | Banana leaves | |
| 1 Tbsp. | Vinegar | |
| Chutney | ||
| 0.5 Cup | Coconut grated, fresh | |
| 4 No.s | Green chillies | |
| 40 Gm.s | Corriander leaves | |
| 20 Gm.s | Mint leaves | |
| 10 Pack | Garlic cloves | |
| 1 Inch | Ginger | |
| 0.5 Tsp. | Cumin seeds,dry roasted | |
| 2 Tbsp. | Lime juice | |
| Salt to taste | ||
| 2 Tsp. | Butter(optional) | |
| Marination | ||
| 1 Tbsp. | Lime juice | |
| 1 Tsp. | Salt | |
Method
1) Pomfret can be sliced or if small can be kept whole.
2) Wash and dry fish.
3) Marinate fish in lime juice and salt for 30 minutes.
4) Cut the stem of banana leaf to thin it down . Pass banana leaves quickly over gas flame to make it soft and pliable. Or you can warm it on a hot tawa to make it pliable and to avoid breaking of the leaves.
5) Grind all chutney ingredients togeter to make a smooth paste. Try not to add water. The chutney should be thick.
6) Spread a little chutney on a banana leaf. Keep fish on it & add chutney on top.
7) Add butter on top of fish.Wrap banana leaves to cover the fish completely ( make a nice square parcel). If you think the leaves may unwrap, tie with a string. Or put the fold at the bottom.
8) Heat water and vinegar together in a cooker or steamer. Let it come to a boil. Keep the fish parcels in a colander and put in the steamer. Cover and steam for about 18 to 20 minutes. 9) When done remove, unwrap banana leaves and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with rice or as it is with a salad.