Fish steamed in Banana leaves

Per serving

103.4kcal
4.2гProteins
6.7гFats
8.2гCarbs

The flavor of the mustard is very nice! A dish from Bengal. (Calcutta)

Ingredients

  • fillets fish (can use any white flesh fish like salmon)12
  • teaspoon red chili powder (or according to taste)1
  • teaspoon turmeric powder1⁄2
  • tablespoons mustard oil2 -3
  • salt
  • teaspoons sugar2
  • slit green chilies6 -7
  • cup black mustard seeds or 1 cup yellow mustard seeds, ground to a paste with water. (I use black)1
  • pieces banana leaves, to wrap the fish fillets in12

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Add the chilli powder, turmeric, salt, sugar, mustard oil and green chillies to the fillets.

  2. 2

    Mix well to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    (Don't be afraid to use your hands.) Marinate fish for 20-30 mins.

  4. 4

    Now add the ground mustard and immediately wrap each fillet with a little extra marinade on top into individual pouches with the banana leaf.

  5. 5

    Steam for 20 mins in a steamer.

  6. 6

    Enjoy.

Source: food.com
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