Bhetki Paturi is a traditional Bengali delicacy where fish is marinated in a pungent, creamy mustard paste and gently steamed inside fragrant banana leaves. The combination of mustard, green chilies, curd, and mustard oil creates a bold yet balanced flavour — aromatic, smoky, and unmistakably Bengali. Served best with steamed rice, this dish captures the soul of East Indian home cooking.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For Fish:
500 gBhetki fillet (or basa)
2 tsplime juice
to tasteSalt
½ tsp turmeric powder
3–4 tbspmustard oil (plus extra for drizzling)
2 tbspcurd (thick yoghurt)
4–5slit green chilies
4–5banana leaf pieces
For Mustard Paste
1 tbspblack mustard seeds
2 tbspyellow mustard seeds
1 tbsppoppy seeds (optional)
6–8cashews
2 tbsppumpkin seeds
1 tspfreshly grated ginger
2-3green chilies
as neededWater
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Directions
Description - Step 1
Marinate the Fish
Pat dry the fish fillets and then marinate them with some salt, lime juice, and ginger paste. Let it rest for 10 minutes.