5 delicious ilish recipes you must try
The ilish is a versatile fish as it can be used to prepare a variety of dishes. Hilsa is as suitable for preparing delectable dishes on those special occasions, as it is for cooking a regular everyday curry. The hilsa season is almost coming to an end. Now is the time to get your fresh ilish from the bazaars of Chandpur and Mawa. The following are some easy to make recipes with hilsa. Try them out and you will not be disappointed!
HILSA FISH CURRY WITH NIGELLA SEEDS (KALO JEERA ILISH)
Ingredients
6 pieces hilsa fish
1 tsp kalo jeera (Nigella seeds)
2 tbsp mustard oil
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
¼ cup onion paste
3 green chillies
Salt to taste
Method
Cut and wash the fish thoroughly. Marinate the fish pieces with salt and a pinch of turmeric powder. Allow it to rest for 15-20 minutes. In a wok, add oil. Once the oil begins to smoke, add kalo jeera and roast on a low flame. Add onion paste and fry until light brown. Add little water and mix well. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Read More...