Doi Ilish (Hilsa Fish in Yoghurt Gravy)

Source : Marinate The Fish With Yoghurt Salt Turmeric Powder Mustard Oil And Chopped Green Chilies For 10 Minutes Heat Mustard Oil In A Pan And Temper With Ni...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : August 15, 2026

Step:

  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.


Ingredients

  1. 4 pieces Hilsa Fish
  2. to taste salt
  3. 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  4. 4 tbsp. yoghurt
  5. 1 green chili, chopped
  6. 2 tbsp.+ 1 tsp mustard oil + the marinade
  7. 1/2 tsp. nigella seeds (kalonji)
  8. 1 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
  9. 1-2 green chilies, slit

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