Hilsa with Mustard Smoked in Banana Leaves

Hilsa with Mustard Smoked in Banana Leaves

:: Ingredients ::

1>  7-8 pieces of hilsa.

2>  1 1/2 tablespoons of mustard paste very finely ground.

3>  1/2 tablespoon turmeric paste.

4>  1/2 teaspoon chili paste.

5>  100 grams of mustard oil.

6>   4-5 green chilies

7>  Washed and slit.

8>  4-5 banana leaves

9>  Halved.

 
:: Making Process Steps ::

>  Place the fish pieces in a flat dish. Add masala pastes and salt.
>  Mix the fish and masala pastes together.
>  Add mustard oil and green chilies and mix again.
>  On the tawa or iron griddle place,
>  2-3 banana leaves one on top of the other and another 2-3 leaves crosswise over the first ones.
>  Now carefully place the masala coated fishes in the center of the leaves.
>  Pour the extra oil and masala on the top.
>  Fold the banana leaves like a packet and tie it with a string.
>  Place the tawa or the girdle on hot fire and cook for 20-25 mins.
>  Remove from tawa and place the packet on a large platter.
>  Untie it carefully and serve hot with rice. 

:: Microwave Method ::


#  >  Follow the same recipe but make individual packets and place it in a flat dish.
    >  And cook for 15-20 mins in medium heat.