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Hilsa with Yogurt | দই ইলিশ | the Bong way!
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Doi Ilish is a signature Bengali Ilish Mach preparation that is widely enjoyed in the region. It is prepared with fresh Hilsa fish chunks that are cooked in a yogurt-based sauce. This sauce is made with a blend of basic spices and gives the dish an extremely flavorful and aromatic taste. It is usually served as a side dish with steamed rice and is a favorite amongst Bengalis.
Ingredient
Food ration :
2 peopleCooking time :
40 minutes
2 Pieces (100 g)
each) Hilsa Fish (Ilish Mach)
1/3 c
Plain Curd
3 tbsp.
Mustard Oil
1 tsp.
Sugar
1/2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp.
Red Chili Powder
1/2 tsp.
Salt or to taste
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Wash Fish chunks thoroughly.
* Step 2
In a big bowl take Plain Curd and using a spoon beat the curd until smooth.
* Step 3
Add Mustard Oil, Sugar, and ½ Tsp. each of the Turmeric Powder and salt and also add ¼ Tsp., red chilli powder and mix vigorously.
* Step 4
Now add 2 cups of water to dilute the mixture.
* Step 5
Now add Hilsa Chunks in the curd mixture and coat from both sides.
* Step 6
Cover the bowl with a lid and leave it for 30 minutes with the curd marinade.
* Step 7
Mix remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and also salt.
* Step 8
Add Green Chillies as well.
* Step 9
You can use a wok to prepare the Doi Ilish or can use a microwave oven to make it. Both the processes mentioned below:
* Step 10
Making Doi Ilish using a pan:
* Step 11
Take a deep bottom Pan or Wok and heat it.
* Step 12
Now add ¼ cup of water and let it bubble.
* Step 13
Now pour the marinade and mix.
* Step 14
Finally, add Fish chunks to the pan.
* Step 15
Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a medium flame for around 15 minutes.
* Step 16
Flip fish pieces and cook till you get desired consistency of the gravy.
* Step 17
Cooking Doi Illish on Microwave oven:
* Step 18
Take a Microwave safe deep bowl.
* Step 19
Add fish chunks along with the marinade.
* Step 20
Now add around 1 Cup of water to the mixture.
* Step 21
Mix remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, and also salt.
* Step 22
Add Green Chillies as well.
* Step 23
Cook on High Temperature for 5 minutes and then on 40% temperature for around 15 minutes.
* Step 24
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