Chanar Paturi (Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf - Bengali Style)

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Chanar Paturi (Cottage Cheese cooked in Banana Leaf - Bengali Style)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 20 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 5
  • 200 gms. paneer, mashed


  • 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut


  • 2 tbsp. mustard


  • 10-12 cashew nuts / 2-3 tbsp. poppy seeds


  • 2 green chilies


  • 2 tbsp. yoghurt, well beaten


  • 1 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder


  • 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped


  • 3 tbsp. mustard oil


  • 1-2 extra fresh green / red chilies


  • 2-3 banana leaves or as required

Directions

  • Grind the cashew nuts, mustard seeds, green chilies and coconut to a smooth paste. Mix along with yoghurt, salt, turmeric powder, 2 tbsp. mustard oil, coriander leaves and paneer.
  • Heat a tawa / pan and place the banana leaves on them for a few seconds on both sides. This will help it to become more pliable so that it can be easily folded without breaking.
  • Place some of the paneer mix in the centre along with a chili and fold them. Tie with a string and keep aside. Do the same with rest of the paneer mix.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a pan and gently place all the folded banana leaf parcels. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Carefully flip them over and cook the other side too till done. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.