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September 05, 2012

Hilsa Fish with Mustard: My Version




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.