Name: Doi Ilish (HIlsa Fish in Yoghurt Gravy - Bengali Cuisine) recipe by Bethica Das at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 pieces of Hilsa Fish; salt to taste; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 4 tbsp. yoghurt; 1 green chili, chopped; 2 tbsp. mustard oil + 1 tsp. for the marinade; 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds; 1-2 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

ABOUT Doi Ilish (HIlsa Fish in Yoghurt Gravy - Bengali Cuisine) RECIPE

Hilsa, being the most favourite fish among most of the Bengalis, I would like to share a traditional recipe where it is cooked in a yoghurt based gravy. Very simple and easy to cook, this dish requires very few ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy. It is best enjoyed with hot steamed rice.

Ingredients Serving: 4

4 pieces of Hilsa Fish
salt to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
4 tbsp. yoghurt
1 green chili, chopped
2 tbsp. mustard oil + 1 tsp. for the marinade
1/2 tsp. nigella seeds
1-2 green chilies, slit
1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

Marinate the fish with yoghurt, salt, turmeric powder, 1 tsp. mustard oil and chopped green chilies for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tbsp. mustard oil in a pan and temper with nigella seeds and slit green chilies. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the marinated fish and cook, covered on a low flame for 4-5 minutes. When done add the remaining mustard oil and coriander leaves.
Mix gently and switch off the flame. Serve with hot steamed rice.

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