Pura Maach

Pura Maach

Pura Maach

A smoky and spicy grilled fish dish that's a favorite in Assamese households. The fish is marinated with spices and charcoal-grilled to perfection.

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 500 grams Fish , fresh, preferably Rohu or Catla
mustard oil 1 tablespoon Mustard oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
lemon juice 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
salt 1 teaspoon Salt
Banana Leaf 1 cup Banana Leaf , for wrapping

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut it into medium-sized pieces.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, lemon juice, and salt to make a marinade.
  3. 3 Rub the marinade all over the fish pieces and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then let it cool down a bit.
  5. 5 Cut the banana leaves into large squares and lightly wilt them over an open flame to make them pliable.
  6. 6 Place a piece of marinated fish on each banana leaf square and wrap it securely.
  7. 7 Place the wrapped fish parcels in the pan with the mustard oil.
  8. 8 Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, turning the parcels halfway through.
  9. 9 Once cooked, remove the parcels from the pan and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Tips

Ensure the banana leaves are fresh and pliable to prevent tearing during wrapping.