Ingredients:
- 10 to 12 pieces hilsa fish
- 2 tsp turmeric powder (marinating the fish)
- 6tsp white mustard seeds
- 10-13 green chillies
- Sufficient water to make the gravy
- 10 to 11 tsp mustard oil for the gravy
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ( to be added to the gravy)
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
- Clean and wash the fish pieces.
- Evenly smear 2 tsp turmeric powder and some salt on the fish pieces. Mix well and keep aside for 5 hours.
- Soak the mustard seeds for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes grind mustard seeds and little water to a smooth paste and keep it aside for at least 3 hours.
Method:
- In a large wok or saucepan mix musdard seeds paste, water, turmeric powder, salt and black pepper.
- add the fish pieces and green chillies and sprinkling some raw mustard oil.
- Put the wok or saucepan on the gas and cook the mixture in a low heat.
- Cook till you acquire the consistency you need thick and thin.
- .Turn off the heat .
- Serve hot with rice.