Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard Sauce) - Indian Recipe

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).

Tags: hilsa fish, mustard seeds, green chilies, turmeric, chili powder · Source: Brittani's Almanac