World Flavors Cookbook

Shorshe Ilish (Mustard Hilsa Fish)

The pride of Bengal — Hilsa fish cooked in a pungent and flavorful mustard paste gravy.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 500g Hilsa (Ilish) fish pieces
• Black and yellow mustard seeds, ground into paste
• Turmeric powder
• Green chilies
• Mustard oil

Instructions

1. Marinate fish with turmeric and salt.
2. Mix the mustard paste with a little water and turmeric.
3. Heat mustard oil, add nigella seeds and green chilies.
4. Pour in the mustard mixture and gently place the fish pieces.
5. Steam or cook on low heat until the fish is done.