The word paturi comes from the method of cooking on a flat surface, covered in a banana leaf on low heat, according to food historian Pritha Sen. This rich food history can sometimes be overwhelming, ...

In bhetki paturi recipe, banana leaf has the most important role to play. To put it simply, paturi is marinated fish, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed to perfection. Read Time: 3 min Bengalis and ...

Paturi – the delicate art of steaming seasonal ilish or flavourful bhekti in banana, pumpkin or gourd leaf parcels – is the star of Bengali culinary heritage and showcases the beauty of slow ...