Mass Patot Diya - Authentic Assamese Banana Leaf Fish Recipe

Patot Dia Mas (fish Wrapped In Banana Leaves)

Mass Patot Diya is a beloved Assamese delicacy in which fish is marinated with aromatic spices, wrapped in banana leaves, and steamed to perfection. Patot dia mas is a quite famous recipe among Assamese people. Small fish are used to prepare this recipe. It is easy to prepare and quite tasty with rice.

Ingredients & Method

Clean small sized fishes. Add finely chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, slitted chillies, salt as per taste, a pinch of turmeric and 2lemon leaves. Mixed everything well. Wrapped properly with banana leaves (2/3 layers) and make like a parcel. Now in a heated pan/tawa place this parcel and cover with a lid. Keep flame in medium. Let it be for 15-20minutes. Now flip it and do the same for the other side (15-20mins). outer layers will be burnt out. Just checked whether its done or not. If necessary cook for another 5-8minutes. Remove from flame. Let it cool for 2-3minutes. Add finely chopped onions, chillies , coriander leaves, 1-2tsp mustard oil. Mixed it well and serve with rice.

Why Mass Patot Diya is Special

Healthy & Low-Calorie: No frying, just steaming.

Eco-Friendly: Banana leaves replace plastic/aluminum foil.

Cultural Heritage: A staple in Bihu feasts & family gatherings.

Serving Suggestions

Best with Joha rice (Assamese fragrant rice).
Pair with Aloo Pitika (mashed potatoes) or Ou Tenga (elephant apple curry).

Mass Patot Diya is more than just a dish—it’s a culinary tradition of Assam. Try this recipe to experience the true taste of Assamese cuisine!