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.