Bandakophir Paturi (Cabbage cooked in Banana Leaf)

Name: Bandakophir Paturi (Cabbage cooked in Banana Leaf)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2-3 cups grated cabbage; 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut; 2 tbsp. kasundi / mustard paste; 1 tbsp. mustard oil; as required salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1-2 fresh chilies, chopped; 1/2 tsp. red chili powder (opt); 1/2 tsp. pepper powder (opt); 1 tsp. raw mustard oil to garnish; as required banana leaves cut into desired size

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#Dec #w1 - Paturi is a traditional Bengali recipe where the fish is coated in a mustard paste, wrapped in a banana leaf and steam cooked. This yummy preparation is then relished with steamed rice. You can always have it with chapatti too. However, this is a vegetarian version of it with cabbage.

It is a very simple, easy and an equally delicious dish. It is actually a fuss-free recipe and something new on the dinner table to be enjoyed with your loved ones.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

It is a very simple, easy and an equally delicious dish. It is actually a fuss-free recipe and something new on the dinner table to be enjoyed with your loved ones.

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Ingredients

2-3 cupsgrated cabbage
1/2 cupfresh grated coconut
2 tbsp.kasundi / mustard paste
1 tbsp.mustard oil
as requiredsalt to taste
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
1-2fresh chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp.red chili powder (opt)
1/2 tsp.pepper powder (opt)
1 tsp.raw mustard oil to garnish
as requiredbanana leaves cut into desired size

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Steps

1

Mix the cabbage with a tsp. of salt and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes. Then mash well and rinse. Drain and squeeze out all the excess water.
2

Now mix with all the remaining ingredients (Except raw mustard oil). Place the banana leaf on an open flame for a few seconds to make them more pliable.
3

Place some of the cabbage mix in the centre and fold to close all edges. Tie with a string and shallow fry on a tawa / skillet, covered, by adding a tsp. of oil.
4

Fry on a low flame for 5-7 minutes by flipping it over at intervals. Switch off the flame and let it remain covered for 5 minutes.
5

Drizzle a tsp. of raw mustard oil on the end product and serve with hot steamed rice. You may also relish with chapatti.