Katla Macher Paturi

Name: Katla Macher Paturi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Westbengal)
Ingredients: Catla fish fillets: 500g (4 equal pieces); Mustard paste: 3 tbsp (45g); Coconut (fresh, grated): 80g; Green chillies: 3, minced; Ginger: 1.5 tbsp (22g), minced; Turmeric powder: 0.5 tsp (1.5g); Salt: to taste; Mustard oil: 10ml; Banana leaves: 4 pieces, softened

🍗 Non-veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional Recipe 5: Katla Macher Paturi recipe

⏱️15 minPrep

🔥20 minCook

🕒35 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Katla Macher Paturi

Mix mustard paste, coconut, green chillies, ginger, turmeric, salt, and mustard oil.
Soften banana leaves over flame for 2-3 seconds per side.
Place fish fillet in center of each leaf.
Spread mustard-coconut paste over each fillet (about 2.5 tbsp).
Fold banana leaf to encase fish completely.
Secure with toothpicks or banana leaf ties.
Steam in steamer basket over boiling water for 18 minutes over medium heat (100°C).
Fish should be opaque and flaking when tested.
Remove packets carefully and open.
Serve hot with steamed rice and dal.

📖 Cultural notes

Fish paturi represents the traditional Bengali art of wrapping fish in banana leaf for steaming, creating aromatic and flavorful preparations. ---

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