PATRANI MACHI

Patra ni machhi is a dish in the Parsi cuisine, which is made from steamed fish topped with chutney and wrapped in a banana leaf.
No, don't wait to go to a parsi wedding to try this dish . Use this recipe and prepare this delicacy at home!!!

Dish Name		PATRANI MACHI
Recipe Category		PARSI
Qty	Unit	Description
1	KG	Pieces of pomfret, sliced darne
0.1	LT	Oil
0.1	KG	Banana leaves
		coconut chutney made by grinding
0.2	KG	Coconut, grated
0.01	KG	Green chillies, seeded
0.03	KG	Chopped corriander leaves
0.02	KG	Chopped mint leaves
0.03	KG	Ginger
0.03	KG	Garlic
0.005	KG	Turmeric powder
0.005	KG	Cumin powder
0.03	LT	Lime juice
0.001	KG	Sugar
0.01	KG	Salt

 

Method:-

Add oil to the chutney.

Soften the banana leaves by holding them over a low flame.

Cut the banana leaves into 12 large pieces, removing the central stem.

Spread the chutney on both the sides of the fish pieces.

Wrap each piece of the fish in the banana leaf like a parcel.

Tie each parcel with a thread. Steam the parcels for 20 minutes and serve them as it is.