Name: Oal Paturi (Elephant Yam Steam Cooked in Banana :Leaf - Bengali Style) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 500 gms. Elephant Yam (boiled & grated); 2 tsp. mustard oil; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; salt to taste; 1 tbsp. mustard seeds; 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut; 2 green chilies; 1 tsp. lime juice; 3 tbsp. coriander leaves; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; few whole fresh red chilies; banana leaf as required

ABOUT Oal Paturi (Elephant Yam Steam Cooked in Banana :Leaf - Bengali Style) RECIPE

Paturi is a traditional Bengali style of steam cooking in a banana leaf. It is our mother's and grandmother's recipe which is not seen much these days. Generally fish is cooked in this method. I have a soft corner for such traditional fare and so gave my own twist by making a paturi out of Elephant Yam. This simple side dish is best relished with plain steamed rice. Country......UAE.

Ingredients Serving: 3

500 gms. Elephant Yam (boiled & grated)
2 tsp. mustard oil
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp. mustard seeds
2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
2 green chilies
1 tsp. lime juice
3 tbsp. coriander leaves
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
few whole fresh red chilies
banana leaf as required

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together all the above mentioned ingredients (except the last two).
Take few pieces of banana leaves and place them on the open flame for a few seconds to make them more pliable.
Place some of the yam mix in the centre of the leaf and place a chili on it.
Gently fold the leaf to make a parcel. (You can also tie it up with a thread).
Steam for 12-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Open the banana leaf parcel and serve with steamed rice.