Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal

Source : Marinate The Fish Pieces With A Pinch Of Salt And Turmeric Powder For 10 Minutes Make A Paste With The Turmeric Powder Red Chilli Powder And 1/2 Cup W...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 1, 2026

Step:

  1. Marinate the fish pieces with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder for 10 minutes. Make a paste with the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and 1/2 cup water. Keep aside.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 1 photo Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat 2 tbsp. oil & fry the fish slightly on both sides. Drain and keep aside.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 2 photo
  3. Temper the same oil with nigella seeds. Saute for a few seconds. Add the paste and salt. Bring it to a boil.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 3 photo Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add the fried fish & green chilies. Simmer on a medium flame for 2 minutes.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 4 photo
  5. Add raw mustard oil and switch off the flame.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 5 photo
  6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with plain steamed rice.

    Ilish Macher Tel Jhaal recipe step 6 photo

Ingredients

  1. 2-3 pieces Hilsa fish, cleaned
  2. 2 tbsp mustard oil
  3. 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
  4. to taste salt
  5. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 1 tsp red chilli powder
  7. 2-3 green chilies, slit
  8. 1 tsp raw mustard oil
  9. 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped

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