HOW TO COOK PONA MACH BHAPA

INGREDIENTS :-
(SERVING THREE )

1. Pona mach (Bhagne Bata ) :- 6 pieces 
2. Mustard oil - 3 tea soon 
3. Turmeric powder - 2 tea spoon 
4. Mustard paste 2 table soon 
5. Green chili - 2 
6. Salt to taste 
7. Water 1 cup

DIRECTION :-

• Take mustard paste in a bowl .
• Add mustard oil (2 tea spoon ) with it .
• Add salt to taste .
• Put the fish in the pressure cooker .
• Add the mixture with it .
• Close the lid and add weight to the pressure cooker.
• Wait for one whistle and give 10 - 15 minutes standard time  before opening the cooker .
• Pour  fish bhapa in a serving bowl and add  one spoon of mustard oil to it .
• Garnish with fresh green / red chili .
• Serve with steamed basmati rice .

Note :-

While making the mustard paste , a pinch of salt and green chili should be added to it .Some prefer the mixture of mustard and water before cooking to avoid the husk  Some even add poppy seed to the mustard to make the gravy a bit thicker .

One may even garnish with fresh coriander leaves too .