Ilish macher jhol Recipe - Ingredients, Step-by-Step Guide & Nutrition info

Ilish macher jhol

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient: Hilsa fish
Quantity: 500g )
Preparation: cleaned and cut into pieces

Ingredient: Mustard oil
Quantity: 4 tbsp

Ingredient: Nigella seeds (Kalonji)
Quantity: 1/2 tsp

Ingredient: Green chilies
Quantity: 4-5 )
Preparation: slit

Ingredient: Turmeric powder
Quantity: 1/2 tsp

Ingredient: Salt
Quantity: to taste

Ingredient: Water
Quantity: 2 cups

Ingredient: Coriander leaves
Quantity: for garnishing

Nutrition / 100 g

Calories: 180
Protein: 20g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Preparation

Heat mustard oil in a deep pan or kadai.

Add nigella seeds and let them splutter.

Add the slit green chilies and sauté for a minute.

Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

Add the cleaned and cut Hilsa fish pieces. Coat them well with the spices.

Cook on medium heat for a few minutes, stirring gently.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with steamed rice.