Doi Ilish (Hilsa Fish in Yoghurt Gravy)

Name: Doi Ilish (Hilsa Fish in Yoghurt Gravy)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 pieces Hilsa Fish; to taste salt; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 4 tbsp. yoghurt; 1 green chili, chopped; 2 tbsp.+ 1 tsp mustard oil + the marinade; 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji); 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped; 1-2 green chilies, slit

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#traditional - Hilsa, being the most favourite fish among most of the Bengalis, I would like to share a traditional recipe where it is cooked in a yoghurt based gravy. Very simple and easy to cook, this dish requires very few ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy. It is best enjoyed with hot steamed rice.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

4 piecesHilsa Fish
to tastesalt
1/2 tsp.turmeric powder
4 tbsp.yoghurt
1green chili, chopped
2 tbsp.+ 1 tspmustard oil + the marinade
1/2 tsp.nigella seeds (kalonji)
1 tbsp.coriander leaves, chopped
1-2green chilies, slit

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Steps

1

Marinate the fish with yoghurt, salt, turmeric powder, mustard oil and chopped green chilies for 10 minutes.
2

Heat mustard oil in a pan and temper with nigella seeds and slit green chilies. Saute for a few seconds.
3

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.
4

Mix gently and switch off the flame. Serve with hot steamed rice.