Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Sauce) - Indian Recipe

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Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Sauce)

🌍 Indian, Bengal Difficulty: ●●●○○



Ingredients

  • 500g hilsa fish (sliced)
  • 3 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 3 green chilies
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • salt

Method

  1. Grinding — Grind mustard seeds and 2 green chilies with water to smooth paste.
  2. Rubbing — Rub fish with turmeric, salt, mustard oil.
  3. Mixing — Mix mustard paste with chili powder, 1 cup water, remaining chili.
  4. Layering — Layer fish in pan; pour mustard sauce over. Drizzle mustard oil on top.
  5. Cooking — Cook covered on medium heat 12–15 min. Can also bake at 180°C (350°F).