Doi Ilish (Hilsa in a mustard and yoghurt gravy)

 

Ilish is one of those fishes which can give your mood a lift on the darkest of all days. For bengalis every special occasion will have at least one version of this fish to make it extra special. Easy to make, with a few ingredients the succulent taste and  aroma of this dish keeps you wanting more, so lets get cracking :-

Ingredients:

1 cup Curd

250 gm Hilsa fish

1 tbsp Mustard Paste 

3 Green Chillies 

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 

1 tbsp Mustard Oil

1/2 cup water

Salt to taste

Method:

Cut,Wash and pat dry  the fish pieces.

Rub the pieces with turmeric powder and salt, keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep-bottomed pan and slowly slide the fish pieces into the oil, fry the fish until turns to light golden yellow.

When done, remove the fish and drain excess oil on a paper towel.

In a bowl mix the curd and the mustard paste . 

Split the green chillies and add it to the same oil. To this add the the mixture

Simmer the mixture for a couple of minutes and add half cup of water, bring to a boil.

Add the fish pieces and cook until the gravy thicken or reaches to desired consistency.

Serve hot with rice and yes SHARE WITH SOMEONE YOU LOVE ....!!!


P.S - You may also use kasundi instead of Mustard paste. It will be the same thing but a with a new taste ..something like falling in love all over again ;) .... Bon Appetit !