Photo shows raw wrapped fish packet, next the
steamed/baked/fried package and last the best part - on your plate served hot !
2 lbs fish, Pomfret, Salmon, Haddock, etc.
Chutney:
1/2 coconut freshly grated or 4 tbsp dry coconut flakes.
1 tsp cummin seeds.
7 cloves garlic
4 cups fresh Coriander leaves, washed.
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional).
1 tsp tamarind paste.
1 tsp sugar.
2 tsp Lemon Juice or vinegar.
Grind and keep.
Marinate fish fillets in chutney for 3 hours. Wrap each fillet in Banana leaves
or Butter Paper. Tie with string so the wrapping does not come off.
There are 3 methods to cook:
STEAMING: Put a little water in a pot or Pressure cooker and bring to a boil.
Steam in the pot on a steaming stand for 15 minutes approx.
Pressure cooker only 5 minutes,
(Do not put the valve on the lid of the pressure cooker.)
FRYING: Heat oil in a pan, fry the wrapped fish in hot oil till cooked.
BAKING: Put a little oil in a baking tray. Arrange fish in single layer.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or till done. Check often.
PATRA NI MACHI is usually served on good days with Dhandal, or on the side
with Papeta-ma-gosh, sali-gosh, etc.