Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard)

• 500 g Hilsa fish pieces
• 3 tbsp Yellow mustard seeds
• 4 piece Green chili
• 4 tbsp Mustard oil
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Nigella seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak mustard seeds in water for 30 minutes. Grind to a fine paste with green chilies.

2. 2

   Marinate hilsa with turmeric, salt, and a little mustard oil.

3. 3

   Mix mustard paste with mustard oil, turmeric, salt, and water to form a sauce.

4. 4

   Place fish in a deep pan, pour the mustard sauce over it.

5. 5

   Add nigella seeds and remaining green chilies on top.

6. 6

   Cover and steam cook on low flame for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Drizzle raw mustard oil before serving with rice.

Nutrition Info