Mustard Hilsa
Indian
Intermediate
Main CourseShorshe Ilish Recipe: Bengali Mustard Hilsa For Durga Puja
Mustard Hilsa
25 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
10
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Shorshe Ilish is a traditional Bengali dish for Durga Puja. Hilsa fish is lightly fried, then simmered in mustard paste, milk, and aromatic spices to make a creamy, flavourful curry. Serve hot with steamed rice for a simple, authentic festive meal that showcases the real taste of Bengal.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
4 piecesHilsa fish darnes
to tasteSalt
1/2 teaspoonTurmeric powder
3 tablespoonsMustard oil
1 1/2 teaspoonsOnion seeds (kalonji)
2–3 piecesGreen chillies, slit + extra for garnish
1/2 teaspoonRed chilli powder
4 teaspoonsMustard paste (kasundi)
3/4 cupMilk
as neededSteamed rice