Name: Ilish Maacher Jhaal (Bengali Hilsa Fish curry0 recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 pieces of Hilsa fish, cleaned; 2 tbsp. mustard oil to fry the fish; 1/2 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds); salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1 tsp. red chili powder; 2-3 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp. raw mustard oil; 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Ilish Maacher Jhaal (Bengali Hilsa Fish curry0 RECIPE

An all time favourite of mine, this is a very simple Hilsa (river water) fish prepared with minimum of ingredients. So less effort but the end result is extremely delicious. Been having this yummy fish curry for a weekend lunch since childhood. It is simply divine and is best enjoyed with plain steamed rice.

Ingredients Serving: 3

3 pieces of Hilsa fish, cleaned
2 tbsp. mustard oil to fry the fish
1/2 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. red chili powder
2-3 green chilies, slit
1 tsp. raw mustard oil
1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Marinate the fish pieces with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes.
Make a paste with the turmeric powder, red chili powder and 1/2 cup water. Keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsp. oil and fry the fish pieces slightly on both sides. Drain and keep aside.
Temper the same oil with kalonji. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the paste and salt. Bring it to a boil.
Add the fried fish pieces and green chilies. Simmer on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the raw mustard oil and switch off the flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with plain steamed rice.

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