Description
A traditional Bengali-style jute leaf parcel made with mustard, coconut, green chilies, and mustard oil, wrapped in banana leaves and gently steamed until tender and fragrant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh jute leaves, washed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds, soaked for 20 minutes
- 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds, soaked for 20 minutes
- 1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
- 3 green chilies, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 3 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard oil, for brushing banana leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
- 4 medium banana leaf pieces, softened over gentle heat
Instructions
- Warm a steamer or place a heavy pan over low heat, then briefly soften the banana leaves over low flame or a hot pan.
- Drain the soaked yellow mustard seeds and black mustard seeds.
- Blend the drained mustard seeds with grated coconut, 2 green chilies, turmeric powder, salt, sugar, and 3 tablespoons mustard oil into a thick paste, adding only a tiny splash of water if needed.
- Brush each softened banana leaf with 1 teaspoon mustard oil.
- Mix the chopped jute leaves with the mustard coconut paste until fully coated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and place each portion in the center of a banana leaf.
- Add a small piece of the remaining slit green chili to each portion, then fold into parcels and secure with twine or toothpicks.
- Steam or cook the parcels covered over low heat for 18 minutes, turning once if using a pan.
- Let the parcels rest for 5 minutes before opening.
- Serve warm with steamed rice.
Notes
- Keep the mustard paste thick so the filling does not leak.
- Soaking the mustard seeds helps create a smoother, less bitter paste.
- Banana leaves add the best aroma, but parchment paper can be used if needed.
- Serve warm for the best texture and fragrance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parcel
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jute leaf paturi, pat shak recipe, Bengali paturi, mustard coconut greens, vegan Bengali recipe