Patot Dia Maas

Patot Dia Maas

Patot Dia Maas

Fish marinated with spices and wrapped in banana leaves, then cooked over fire. This dish retains the aroma of banana leaves, making it a unique and aromatic preparation.

Cuisines

Assamese

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Fish 250 grams Fish , fresh, preferably Rohu or Catla
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
salt Salt , to taste
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Green Chili 2 pieces Green Chili , slit
Cilantro 1 tablespoon Cilantro , chopped
Banana Leaf 4 pieces Banana Leaf

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the fish pieces thoroughly and pat them dry.
  2. 2 In a bowl, marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan and fry the marinated fish pieces until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
  4. 4 In the same pan, add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  5. 5 Add the fried fish pieces back to the pan and mix gently with the onion mixture.
  6. 6 Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  7. 7 Take a banana leaf and place a portion of the fish mixture in the center. Wrap it securely, folding the edges to form a packet.
  8. 8 Repeat the wrapping process with the remaining fish mixture and banana leaves.
  9. 9 Steam the banana leaf packets in a steamer for about 15-20 minutes.
  10. 10 Remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly before serving.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

Ensure the banana leaves are pliable by briefly passing them over an open flame or steaming them before wrapping the fish.