Bhapa Illish - Steamed Hilsa Fish in mustard sauce made from scratch
Author: Minnie@thelady8home
Cuisine: Bengali
- Illish Fish - cut into steaks about ½ inch thick
- mustard seeds - 2 tsp
- turmeric powder - 1 tsp
- tomato - 1
- tamarind (optional) - ¼ tsp
- salt to taste
- garlic - 1 pod
- green chilies - 6
- mustard oil - 2 tbsp
- coriander leaves (optional)
- Soak mustard seeds for 4-6 hours in ½ cup of water
- Drain the water, then transfer them onto a strainer to drain and dry overnight. They will be easier to grind.
- Wash and dry the fish. Make sure you take off scales along its skin.
- Toss the fish gently with turmeric and salt and keep aside
- Grind mustard seeds with 2 tbsp of water, 2 green chillies and a pinch of salt till smooth.
- Add 1 tbsp of mustard oil and stir until smooth.
- Transfer the fish in a container that you will use to steam the fish in.
- Pour the mustard paste over the fish, coating all the pieces well.
- Add slit green chilies, garlic pod, tamarind, coriander leaves.
- Grate the tomatoes and add it to the mix.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Place it in a larger pan filled with water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Check for doneness ( insert a fork, it should come out clean, much like it does in a cake).
- Transfer in a serving dish, taking care not to break the fish pieces.
- Serve hot on a bed of rice.
Recipe by The Lady 8 Home at https://www.thelady8home.com/bhapa-illish-steamed-hilsa-fish-in-mustard-sauce-made-from-scratch/
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