🍲 Hilsa Fish Soup – A Flavorful & Nutritious Delight 🐟🔥

A soothing and aromatic Hilsa Fish Soup is a perfect dish for seafood lovers who enjoy the rich flavors of Ilish (Hilsa) fish in a light, yet flavorful broth. This dish is a great way to enjoy Hilsa in a healthy and comforting form.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Soup Base:

✔ Hilsa Fish (Ilish Mach) – 2-3 medium pieces
✔ Water – 3 cups
✔ Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp
✔ Onion (sliced) – 1 medium
✔ Ginger (grated) – 1 tsp
✔ Garlic (crushed) – 3-4 cloves
✔ Tomato (chopped) – 1 medium
✔ Green Chilies (slit) – 2-3
✔ Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Salt – To taste
✔ Black Pepper Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Bay Leaf – 1
✔ Coriander Leaves (chopped) – For garnish

👩‍🍳 Cooking Process

1️⃣ Preparing the Fish

1️⃣ Clean the Hilsa fish and pat dry.
2️⃣ Marinate with turmeric powder and salt, set aside for 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking slightly.
4️⃣ Fry the fish lightly on both sides for about 2 minutes each, then set aside.

2️⃣ Making the Soup Base

1️⃣ In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
2️⃣ Sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
3️⃣ Add grated ginger, crushed garlic, and stir for a minute.
4️⃣ Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
5️⃣ Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.
6️⃣ Add bay leaf, green chilies, turmeric, salt, and black pepper powder.
7️⃣ Lower the heat and let the broth simmer for 5 minutes.

3️⃣ Final Touch – Adding the Hilsa

1️⃣ Gently place the fried Hilsa fish into the simmering broth.
2️⃣ Let it cook for 5 more minutes on low flame so the flavors infuse.
3️⃣ Adjust seasoning if needed and turn off the heat.
4️⃣ Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

✅ Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy as a light, nourishing fish soup. 🌿🍛

📌 Footnote:

This dish is a special delicacy enjoyed by seafood lovers during the Sundarban Hilsa Festival, also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav. Experience the best Hilsa dishes in the heart of the Sundarbans!

Enjoy the warm, flavorful goodness of Hilsa Fish Soup! 🍵🐟😋