Machha patra poda

Ingredients

• 4 fish steaks or fillets (rohu, bhetki or pomfret)
• 2 tbsp mustard seeds, soaked
• 3 tbsp grated coconut
• 3 green chillies
• 3 cloves garlic
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• Pumpkin or banana leaves for wrapping

Method

1. Grind the mustard seeds, coconut, green chillies, garlic, turmeric and salt into a smooth paste with a little water.
2. Mix in the mustard oil and coat the fish well. Rest for 15 minutes.
3. Soften the leaves over a flame and wrap each piece of fish tightly, tying with thread if needed.
4. Cook the parcels on a covered tawa on low heat for 10–12 minutes per side, or steam them for 15 minutes.
5. Open the parcels at the table and serve with hot rice.