Durga Puja Special: A Must-Try Hilsa Recipe For Food Lovers

Hilsa fish, also known as ilish, is a fatty oily fish that is Indigenous to Bengal and is the national fish of Bangladesh. It is difficult to find a Bengali who hates hilsa fish. It is a staple diet for many residents of West Bengal and Bangladesh. (Image: AI-Generated)

This Durga Puja, make it memorable by preparing this delicious yet simple hilsa recipe. (Image: AI-Generated)

First, cut the hilsa fish pieces into bite-sized pieces and clean them well. (Image: AI-Generated)

Next, grind together mustard seeds, salt, and a few green chilies and make a paste. (Image: AI-Generated)

In a bowl, first place the the mustard seed paste and arrange the hilsa fish pieces one by one on it. Once arranged, spread a generous amount of pure mustard oil on top. (Image: AI-Generated)

Now, according to the size of the fish, cut a few green chilies and place them in between the fish. Sprinkle a little salt and turmeric powder on top and close the lid of the bowl. (Image: AI-Generated)

Thereafter, heat some water in a large pan and gently place the bowl in the hot water. Close the lid of the pot and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes. (Image: AI-Generated)

After 15 minutes, remove from the heat, open the tiffin box and turn the fish over again so that the spices penetrate well into the fish. Be careful not to break the fish in any way. (Image: AI-Generated)

Close the lid of the box again and after a while, take it out and let the bowl cool. Once it cools down, open the bowl and serve the steamed hilsa with rice. Your steamed hilsa will impress everyone! (Image: AI-Generated)