Mokha Paturi

 Mokha Mach Cooked in Banana Leaf

Ingredient :

1) Mokha Mach  250 GM

2) Mustard paste  5 – 6 Tbsp

3) Turmeric Powder  1-1.1/2 Tsp

4) Red Chili Powder 1 Tsp (Or as Per Your Taste)

5) Onion 2 Nos (Cut into Slices)

6) Salt to Taste

7) Green Chilly  4 – 5 Nos(cut them in lengthwise) 

8) Mustard Oil 3 – 4 Tbsp 

9) Banana Leaves Cut into squares

Procedure :

1) Clean the mokha fish and remove its head and tail.

2) Make a marinate with mustard paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, green chili, onion slices, salt and mustard oil. Mix it very well. Now add  mokha fish to the marinate. Mix this lightly. 

 3) Take banana leaf,  place this in a warm tawa for few seconds to make it  little bit soft. Now take 3-4 tbsp of marinated fish , wrap the banana leaf and make it into a parcel securing the top with a toothpick  or u could use a thread. Similarly make parcel of remaining fish.

4) Place a tawa or flat pan on the gas stove. Arrange all  the parcel on the tawa and cover it with a lid.  Let it cook for low flame 7-8 mins on each side. You would notice that the banana leaves would turn color into light brown. Grilling them in the pan with the banana leaves give it a very good flavor.  Dish is ready to serve with plain rice.