## Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf (Parsi Recipes Style)

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Parsi Recipes Lunch**, this dish is **Non Vegeterian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 15 minutes
**Total time:** 30 minutes

**Cuisine:** Parsi Recipes
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Non Vegeterian

### Ingredients for Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf:

* 3 Pomfret fish
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* Banana leaf – to wrap the fish
* 1 cup Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
* 1 cup Mint Leaves (Pudina)
* 5 Green Chillies
* 8 cloves Garlic
* 1-1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
* 1/2 cup Fresh coconut – grated
* 1 teaspoon Salt
* 1 teaspoon Sugar
* 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf:

1. Into a blender add all the ingredients mentioned under the list ‘For the chutney’ like the coconut, coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, cumin seeds, salt, sugar and lemon juice and blend into fine thick paste.
2. You need not add any water, make sure your paste is fine and thick.
3. Clean the fish.
4. Make small slits on the fish on both sides.
5. Smear good amount of green chutney on both the sides of the fish.
6. Place a steamer with little little water on heat.
7. Now take a pieces of banana leaf and place it on steamer which is boiling.
8. This helps the banana leaf to become soft and easy to fold without breaking or tearing.
9. Place the banana leaf on steamer for about a minute on each side.
10. Then remove it off.
11. Place the fish on the banana leaf now and then fold it on all four sides to make a parcel.
12. Place the wrapped banana leaf on steamer and steam for about 10 to 14 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
13. Once done remove the fish from the steamer, carefully unwrap the banana leaf and transfer the steamed fish onto a serving plate and serve immediately.
14. Serve Patra Ni Machi on its own along with some Steamed Rice and Vegetable Dhansak or a perfect Parsi meal.

### Tips for the Best Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Patra Ni Machi Recipe – Fish Cooked In Banana Leaf recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!

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