Ilish Bhapa In Oven Recipe

Name: Ilish Bhapa In Oven Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Bengali

Recipe By Slurrp

Ilish Bhapa is a traditional Bengali dish made with Hilsa fish, steamed in a flavorful mustard and coconut paste. This recipe takes a twist by cooking it in the oven, resulting in a delicious and aromatic dish. The fish is marinated in a mixture of mustard paste, coconut milk, green chilies, and spices, then wrapped in banana leaves and baked to perfection. The result is a tender and flavorful fish with a rich and creamy sauce.

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20minsCook

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Ingredients For Ilish Bhapa In Oven Recipe

500 gram Hilsa Fish Fillets
4 tablespoon Mustard Paste
1 cup Coconut Milk
4.5 En Chilies, Finely Chopped
0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
As required Salt To Taste
1 teaspoon Sugar
as needed Banana Leaves For Wrapping

Directions : Ilish Bhapa In Oven Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
STEP 2.In a blender, blend together mustard paste, coconut milk, green chilies, turmeric powder, salt, and sugar to make a smooth paste.
STEP 3.Marinate the Hilsa fish fillets with the prepared paste and let it rest for 30 minutes.
STEP 4.Take a baking dish and line it with banana leaves. Place the marinated fish fillets on the banana leaves.
STEP 5.Cover the fish with more banana leaves and seal the dish with aluminum foil.
STEP 6.Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
STEP 7.Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
STEP 8.Serve the Ilish Bhapa hot with steamed rice or roti.

Cooking Tips

Make sure to use fresh Hilsa fish for the best flavor.
If you don't have banana leaves, you can use aluminum foil to wrap the fish.
Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by adding or reducing the amount of green chilies.

Storage and Serving

Ilish Bhapa is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat the leftovers in a microwave or oven before serving.
Serve the Ilish Bhapa with steamed rice or roti for a complete meal.

Nutrition
value

calories per serving

< 1 g Fat3 g Protein6 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

< 1 g Fat
3 g Protein
6 g Carbs
3 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
6 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber
3 g

Fats

Fat
1 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
144 mg
Iron
3 mg
Vitamin A
1608 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
69 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
38 mg
Vitamin E
0 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
45 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
58 mg
Selenium
8 mcg
Zinc
1 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

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