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

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

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 5 Min

Total Time : 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 4 piece hilsa fish


  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste


  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder


  • 4 tbsp yoghurt


  • 1 nos green chili, chopped


  • 2 tbsp mustard oil + 1 tsp. for the marinade


  • 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)


  • 1-2 nos green chilies, slit

Directions

  • 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.