Patot Dia Maas

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Ingredients

250 grams	fresh fish (preferably Rohu or Catla)
2 tablespoons	mustard oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
—	salt to taste
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, minced
2 pieces	green chilies, slit
1 tablespoon	fresh coriander leaves, chopped
4 pieces	banana leaves, large

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.