🇧🇩 Bangladesh recipe
Hilsa Fish Curry
Hilsa (ilish) is the undisputed national fish of Bangladesh and the centerpiece of Bengali culinary identity. This curry bathes thick hilsa steaks in a vibrant sauce of turmeric, green chilies, and onions, yielding a rich, oily gravy that Bangladeshis adore with steaming plain rice. The dish captures the monsoon season spirit when hilsa is at its fattest and most flavorful.
Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves4
Difficultymedium
Ingredients
- 4 hilsa fish steaks (about 600g total)
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 370
- Protein
- 27.5 g
- Carbs
- 7.5 g
- Fat
- 26 g
