Ilish Maacher Jhaal (Traditional Bengali Fish Curry)
Description
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :10 Min
Cook Time : 10 Min
Total Time : 20 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 3
3 piece hilsa fish, cleaned
2 tbsp mustard oil to fry the fish
1/2 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2-3 nos green chilies, slit
1 tsp raw mustard oil
1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped
Directions
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.
