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Shorshe ilish: hilsa in mustard sauce

Hilsa gently cooked in a Bangladeshi sauce of mustard seeds, turmeric, green chilies, and mustard oil.

This Bangladeshi version combines ground yellow and black mustard with briefly seared hilsa simmered in the sauce. Handle the fish gently to keep the pieces intact.

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Total time55 min
DifficultyIntermediate
servings4
Shorshe ilish: hilsa in mustard sauce
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Method

  1. 01

    Soak the seeds

    Put the yellow and black mustard seeds in a bowl with 30 ml of warm water. Leave them to soak for 30 minutes.

    30 min
  2. 02

    Season the fish

    Coat the hilsa steaks with 1 tbsp mustard oil and rub them with 1 tsp ground turmeric and 1 tsp salt. Leave them to rest for 15 minutes while the seeds finish soaking.

    15 min
  3. 03

    Make the mustard paste

    Drain the soaked seeds and grind them with 2 green chilies and some of the remaining water until smooth. Set aside the rest of the water for the sauce.

    5 min
  4. 04

    Lightly sear the fish

    Heat some of the remaining mustard oil in a wide skillet. Sear the steaks in a single layer for about 1–2 minutes per side, then carefully remove them. Keep the remaining oil for the sauce.

    4 min
  5. 05

    Cook the sauce and finish the dish

    In the same skillet, heat the remaining mustard oil and add the nigella seeds. When they sizzle, stir in the mustard paste and the remaining ½ tsp turmeric; stir briefly without letting it burn. Add the reserved 120 ml water, the remaining 1 tsp salt, and the 2 green chilies slit lengthwise. Bring to a gentle simmer, return the hilsa to the skillet, and cover. Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes, carefully turning the fish once.

    20 min

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