Cook Hilsa Fish Curry with Yogurt in a Unique Way at Home
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Grind mustard seeds, green chillies and water into a smooth paste. Whisk yoghurt until smooth and mix with the remaining ingredients except for fish and whole green chillies.
  2. Add the fish to the mixture and rub the marinade all over the pieces and add the green chillies to it. Add everything to a container that has an airtight lid. In a wok, boil enough water to dip the container in it.
  3. Now, add the container in the water and place a heavy weight on it. Steam for about 15-20 minutes, but flip the fish after 15 minutes and continue to steam.
  4. Garnish with slit green chillies and serve hot with steamed rice.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip If possible, grind the mustard paste in a stone mortar-pestle. Avoid soaking the mustard in water, instead strain the mustard under running water. Share your version of this recipe Have you tried Hilsa fish curry at home? If yes, share your version of the recipe with us so that we can give it a try. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use yoghurt instead of curd? Yes. You can use Greek or low-fat yoghurt too for this recipe. What is the best alternative for mustard? You can use mustard sauce or mustard paste in place of mustard seeds.

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 Cook Hilsa Fish Curry with Yogurt in a Unique Way at Home
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Grind mustard seeds, green chillies and water into a smooth paste. Whisk yoghurt until smooth and mix with the remaining ingredients except for fish and whole green chillies.
  2. Add the fish to the mixture and rub the marinade all over the pieces and add the green chillies to it. Add everything to a container that has an airtight lid. In a wok, boil enough water to dip the container in it.
  3. Now, add the container in the water and place a heavy weight on it. Steam for about 15-20 minutes, but flip the fish after 15 minutes and continue to steam.
  4. Garnish with slit green chillies and serve hot with steamed rice.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip If possible, grind the mustard paste in a stone mortar-pestle. Avoid soaking the mustard in water, instead strain the mustard under running water. Share your version of this recipe Have you tried Hilsa fish curry at home? If yes, share your version of the recipe with us so that we can give it a try. Frequently Asked Questions Can I use yoghurt instead of curd? Yes. You can use Greek or low-fat yoghurt too for this recipe. What is the best alternative for mustard? You can use mustard sauce or mustard paste in place of mustard seeds.