Pattarni Machi

A parsi dish from the west coast of India where the fish coated with green masala chutney wrapped in softened banana leaves and steamed.

Ingredients for serving 4

4 no. Pom-fret fish(each 200 gm               each)
60 ml Vinegar
4 pcs Banana leaves(to wrap)
Salt to taste

For masala
100 gm Fresh coconut grated
50 gm Green chilli
20 gm Garlic
60 gm Coriander leaves
1 tbsp Coriander seeds
1 no. Raw mango or lemon
Salt to taste

Method

• Take fish & make a slit to create pockets. Sprinkle vinegar and salt keep aside.
• Make a paste from ingredients under masala.
• Stuff and smear the fish with the paste and wrap tightly in banana leaves and steam for 30 minutes.
• Open the banana leaf and serve with lemon wedges.