Ingredients

• 2 - big pomfrets, weighing approx 500 g each
• Banana leaves to wrap
• For the Chutney:
• 1 coconut, freshly grated
• 4 green chillies
• 1 tsp jeera
• 9 cloves garlic
• 3 cups fresh coriander leaves,
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
• 1 tsp tamarind paste
• 1 tsp lemon juice

How to Make Patra Ni Machhi (Chutney Fish In Banana Leaves)

• Cut the fish into slices. Marinate the fish pieces for 1/2 hour in salt.
• Grind all the chutney ingredients together.
• Cut the banana leaves into strips large enough to wrap around each piece of fish.
• Heat each piece of leaf over flame for a few seconds to soften.
• Grease one side of the banana leaves
• Wash the fish and coat it with chutney.
• Put each fish piece on the greased side of each banana leaf and roll up. Tie with thread.
• Steam or bake for about half an hour or till the fish is done.
• Serve hot