Ilish khichuri, bhapa ilish (steamed Hilsa), shorshe ilish, a Bengali fish curry, ilish paturi platter, ilish fry platter, ilish begun er jhol platter are among the must-haves for fish lovers.

Ingredients. 6 pieces hilsa fish. 5 onions. 6-8 green chillies. 4 tbsp mustard oil. Salt to taste. Method. Wash the fish pieces and rub some salt. Finely chop the onions.

Serves: 2. Ingredients. 750 gm hilsa fish, cut into medium-sized 6-7 pieces; ½ tsp haldi or turmeric powder; 1 tbsp black rai or mustard seeds; 2 tbsp yellow rai or mustard seeds; 7 large green ...

Hilsa fish curry, or ilish machher jhol, is a classic Bengali dish that's often served on special occasions and during festivals. Image Credit: Getty While Hilsa is easily available in West Bengal, ...

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Not just in Midnapore, in 24 Parganas too, the chutney is popular. Kakoli Bhattacharya, who hails from Bakhrahat, South 24 Parganas, said, “I remember my mother making this chutney in our childhood.

Ingredients. 500 gm hilsa fish; 1 onion, chopped; 2 pods garlic, minced or mashed; 1 tomato chopped; 2 potatoes, peeled, diced; 1 medium turai or ridge gourd, peeled, cut into small chunks or 1 ...