Name: Doi Elish (Hilsa with Curd) recipe by Koyeli S. at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Hilsa fish: 6 pieces; Curd: 100 gms; Green chili: 8-10 pieces; Mustard seeds: 4 teaspoons; Black cumin seeds: ¼ teaspoon; Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon; Mustard oil: 1 cup (150 gms); Salt to taste

ABOUT Doi Elish (Hilsa with Curd) RECIPE

Hilsa, the national fish of Bangladesh, itself is a cuisine. This fish has a wonderful flavor, so there is no need to add lots of spices to cook it. The dish ‘Doi-Ilish’ is a delicious Bengali delicacy which originated in Bangladesh. Do try it, it’s really delicious!

Ingredients Serving: 3

Hilsa fish: 6 pieces
Curd: 100 gms
Green chili: 8-10 pieces
Mustard seeds: 4 teaspoons
Black cumin seeds: ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
Mustard oil: 1 cup (150 gms)
Salt to taste

Instructions

Wash the fish thoroughly then marinate it with turmeric powder and salt before cooking.
Make a paste of mustard seeds and 2-3 pieces of green chillies.
In a bowl, mix the curd and the mustard paste then add the turmeric powder.
In a fry-pan, heat the mustard oil and fry the fish for 30 seconds.
In the same oil, add the black cumin seeds to temper and let them splutter.
Turn the heat to low then add the curd and mustard paste along with a 1/4 cup of water and salt.
Stir for a minute and add the hilsa along with the rest of the green chillies.
Now pour a little water and stir it once.
Cook in low heat with the lid on for about 6-7 minutes.
Remove the pan from the flame when the hilsa is well cooked.
Serve hot with rice.

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