1

To begin  making  Chanar Paturi, first you will need a bowl that can be covered with a lid and placed in a steamer.

2

Using the pestle and mortar, make a smooth paste of the mustard seeds using a teaspoon of water, then add the coconut and green chillies to the mustard paste, stir and make the smooth paste. Transfer the paste to a bowl and keep aside until required.

3

Add mustard paste along with salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder and sugar over the homemade paneer. Mix nicely to evenly coat the paneer with the paste.

4

Spread mustard oil over both the pumpkin leaves. Transfer the chanar mix onto one of the pumpkin leaves and cover with the another one. Tie the both leaves with thread or toothpick to make a parcel.

Method using steamer:

1

Now prepare the steamer by adding water and arrange the bowl in the steamer. Place the pumpkin leaf parcel in the  steamer and steam over medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Method using pan:

1

Heat a teaspoon of mustard oil in iron skillet over medium heat. Arrange the pumpkin leaf in the pan & cook for another 5-6 minutes until the color of the leaf darkens.

2

Remove the Chanar Paturi from the pan. Open the pumpkin leaf parcel and transfer the Chanar Paturi to serving platter and serve warm.

3

Serve Chanar Paturi along with Bengali Luchi or Steamed Rice Recipe and Palak Raita for a weekday meal.