Fish steamed in Banana leaves

Girl from India's Note:

The flavor of the mustard is very nice! A dish from Bengal. (Calcutta)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 1 hrs
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 fillets

• 12 fillets fish (can use any white flesh fish like salmon)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (or according to taste)
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 -3 tablespoons mustard oil
• salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 6 -7 slit green chilies
• 1 cup black mustard seeds or 1 cup yellow mustard seeds , ground to a paste with water. (I use black)
• 12 pieces banana leaves , to wrap the fish fillets in

Directions:

1. Add the chilli powder, turmeric, salt, sugar, mustard oil and green chillies to the fillets.
2. Mix well to coat evenly.
3. (Don't be afraid to use your hands.) Marinate fish for 20-30 mins.
4. Now add the ground mustard and immediately wrap each fillet with a little extra marinade on top into individual pouches with the banana leaf.
5. Steam for 20 mins in a steamer.
6. Enjoy.

Reviews

[Bevinda]

Good! Was not really sure about the mustard, but it did give the fish a very good flavour. DH loved it, but I think it needs something more to give it that edge... will try a couple of things & let you know how it goes.

[Rita~]

I`m giving this 5 stars because it was fun and different and tasty! I cut the recipe down to make for 2. I didn`t have any mustard oil so I used olive oil. Next time will steam for 15 minutes.