Patra Ni Machhi | Pressure Cooker Fish

A simple recipe for Patra Ni Machhi in your Instant Pot. This is a classic Parsi Indian dish that's full of flavor. Intimidated by seafood recipes in the Instant Pot? This steamed fish makes it easy.

What Does Patra Ni Macchi Translate As?

Patra refers to the banana leaf covering in this dish.

Machhi means fish.

So, fish that is wrapped in a banana leaf.

Patra Ni Machhi | Pressure Cooker Fish

This Patra Ni Machhi is a classic Parsi dish and is often served at weddings. It's so easy to make, you definitely should not wait until a wedding to try it, because it's one of our best fish recipes.

Traditionally with this dish, the fish is steamed inside of banana leaves for a beautiful texture and presentation. You can oftentimes find them in Asian markets. Since it's not an easy-to-find ingredient, I adapted this recipe to be easily made in western kitchens.

How To Make Patra Ni Machhi In Your Instant Pot

1. Make the Green Chutney
2. Slather the fish on both sides with the chutney.
3. Wrap in parchment paper.
4. Wrap the fish in parchment paper inside a pouch of foil before placing it in your Instant Pot.
5. Add water to Instant Pot liner.
6. Add trivet.
7. Pressure cook on LOW pressure.
8. Check for doneness.

How To Make Green Chutney

Making Indian Green Chutney is super simple and the leftovers will make you SO GLAD you tried this recipe. It's the perfect dipping sauce for naan or to eat with cauliflower rice.

1. In your blender, soak coconut with hot water.
2. Chop the cilantro (coriander), garlic, jalapeño, mint leaves.
3. Add water.
4. Blend at low speed.
5. Add lemon juice. 
6. Add water sparingly to keep the contents moving.
7. Turn the blender to high until the chutney is puréed.

Get the full ingredient list and macros for this Indian Green Chutney here.

How To Make Oven Steamed Fish

1. Follow the instructions for Instant Pot Patra Ni Machhi for how to properly season and wrap the fish.
2. Preheat oven to 400F
3. Bake wrapped fish on a nonstick pan for 5-8 minutes.

How To Make BBQ Steamed Fish

1. Follow the instructions for Instant Pot Patra Ni Machhi for how to properly season and wrap the fish.
2. Preheat your grill to 400F
3. Grill wrapped fish for 5-8 minutes.

What Kind Of Fish Is Used For This Instant Pot Fish Recipe?

• Haddock
• Cod
• Tilapia
• Perch
• Pollack

Really, any type of firm white fish would work for this Instant Pot fish recipe. Use your favorite or whatever you have in your fridge.

Can You Use Frozen Fish?

Yes, you absolutely can make this a frozen fish Instant Pot recipe.

To do this, prepare the fish according to the directions and add 1 minute to the cooking time.

Want More Seafood Recipes?

• Ginger Scallion Fish
• Salmon with Orange Ginger Sauce
• Keto Salmon Bok Choy
• Miso Salmon
• Keto Sushi

After making this Instant Pot Patra Ni Machhi recipe, you'll be a believer in making seafood in your Instant Pot. If you love this recipe as much as I do make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest to make it again soon.

Steamed Fish Patra Ni Machhi

Easy recipe for Patra Ni Machhi in your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. This is a classic Parsi Indian dish that's full of flavor.

Print Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Course: Main Courses

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Patra Ni Machhi, Patra Ni Machi, Steamed Fish

Servings: 4

Calories: 134kcal

Author: Urvashi

Click on highlighted ingredients or Equipment to see exactly what I use to make this recipe

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound (453.59 g) tilapia filets, (or use other firm, white, mild fish, probably 2 large filets)
• ▢ ½ cup (118.29 g) green chutney,, made from the recipe linked
• ▢ 1 ½ cup (375 g) Water

Instructions

• Cut the larger tilapia filets in half. Cut parchment paper to fit and wrap fully over each filet.
• Place fish on the parchment, slather on both sides with the green chutney. Use more for a spicier dish, less for a milder version.
• Wrap the fish in parchment, and wrap the parchment packet with foil.
• Place 1.5 cup of water in your Instant Pot, put in a trivet that will raise the fish above the water, place the filets on the trivet, and pressure cook at LOW pressure for 2 minutes, using quick pressure release once done.
• Carefully unfold one packet, being careful of the steam, to check fish for doneness. if not quite done, either cook for another minute or close the lid let it steam with the cooker turned off, using residual heat to finish cooking.
• Serve with rice, naan, cauliflower rice, or something mild on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g

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Originally published April 21, 2017

Don't forget to check out my other Keto cookbooks.

Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats, and Easy keto in 30 minutes.