STEP 1.To begin making the Bhapa Ilish recipe, wash and tap dry the steaks of hilsa with a kitchen towel and set aside. In a small blender jar add both the mustard seeds, salt, 1-2 green chilies and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until the paste is smooth.
STEP 2.Transfer the paste in a big stainless steel bowl with a lid. Add the turmeric powder, yogurt and mustard oil to it and mix well. You may add couple of tablespoons of water to the spice paste.
STEP 3.Add the pieces of Ilish/hilsa and coat with the mustard and yogurt paste. Slit the remaining green chilies and add it to the fish. Close the lid and set aside.
STEP 4.Now take a big saucepan, wok with a lid or a pressure cooker and add 2 cups of water. Place the bowl carefully and close the lid. Heat at medium and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
STEP 5.Switch off the flame and set aside covered for 5 minutes.If you are using a pressure cooker, cook until 2 whistles. Let the pressure release on its own and then open the lid of the pressure cooker.
STEP 6.Carefully take out the bowl and open the lid. You may add few drops of mustard oil.
STEP 7.Serve hot with steamed white rice. Enjoy!Ā Serve Bhapa Ilish along with Steamed RiceĀ for a weekday meal.
Nutrition value
186
calories per serving
13 g Fat8 g Protein9 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
13 g Fat
8 g Protein
9 g Carbs
6 g Fiber
MacroNutrients
Carbs
9 g
Protein
8 g
Fiber
6 g
Fats
Fat
13 g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
197 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
731 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
1 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
61 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
19 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
107 mg
Manganese
2 mg
Phosphorus
254 mg
Selenium
27 mcg
Zinc
2 mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
