Name: Bhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsa Fish) recipe by Tathagata Deb at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Hilsa Fish (Ilish) 8 pieces; Mustard 50 gms (paste); Turmeric powder 2 tablespoons; Salt; Mustard oil; Green chili paste 1 tablespoon; Green Chilies 5-6

ABOUT Bhapa Ilish (Steamed Hilsa Fish) RECIPE

A delightful delicacy from the heart of Bengal capable to titilate any taste buds. Hilsa fish cooked with mustard paste.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Hilsa Fish (Ilish) 8 pieces
Mustard 50 gms (paste)
Turmeric powder 2 tablespoons
Salt
Mustard oil
Green chili paste 1 tablespoon
Green Chilies 5-6

Instructions

Mix the fish pieces with 1 tablespoon turmeric powder and a pinch of salt and keep them aside.
Drain the mustard seeds from water and grind into thick paste.
In a pan take the fish pieces. Add the mustard paste, green chili paste, green chilies, remaining turmeric powder, salt and mustard oil.
Mix the whole thing and make a uniform mixture. Pour a little more mustard oil on top.
Put the whole pan into gas oven and turn it on and cook the whole thing with a covered lid in real mild flame.
Cook for 15 minutes maximum. Turn off gas and keep in standing time for 2 more minutes.
Serve hot ONLY WITH RICE.

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