| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 300 gms Hilsa Bengali cuts
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp black cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 2-4 green chillies chopped
- salt as needed
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Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil and shallow fry the Hilsa fish pieces until golden brown and keep aside.
- In a pan, heat oil and add black cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add water to it along with turmeric and salt. Let the water boil and then add fried Hilsa pieces. Then add the green chillies and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with slit chillies and serve hot with steamed rice.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tip You can use the same oil for making curry that you used for frying the fish. Share your version of this recipe How do you prepare Ilish Macher Jhol at home? Do you use the traditional ingredients or make it with a unique twist? Share your version of the recipe with us. Frequently Asked Questions Are black cumin seeds necessary for this recipe or can I use regular cumin seeds? Black cumin seeds give the dish an authentic taste. However, if black cumin seeds aren’t available, you can also use kalonji (nigella seeds) or regular cumin seeds. Can I marinate the fish before frying? Yes. You can marinate the fish with salt and turmeric and keep it aside for at least 30 minutes.