Doi Ilish

Ingredients :

Hilsa fish(ililsh)-400 gm Plain yogurt-100 gm Mustard paste-1tblspn Turmeric powder-1tspn Coconut paste-1tspn Red chilli powder-1/2tspn Green chilli-4 Salt-as required Kalonji(nigella seed)-2pinches Mustard oil-1tblspn.

Method:

Wash & clean the fishes properly.Then rub salt & turmeric powder well. Now,beat the yogurt and make a paste of black mustard,green chillis adding salt so that the paste doesn't turn bitter.Now,add the paste along with half of the yogurt to the fish & marinate everything well. Keep it aside for half an hour. Now,heat oil in a frying pan & temper it with kalonji. Add the rest yogurt,red chilli powder & salt and saute for a minute. Now,place the marinated fishes carefully.Turn over after 3-4mins & add 1/2 cup water after 3-4mins. Cook it for another 3mins from medium to low heat. Enjoy the dish.