π Hilsa Curry in Tomato Sauce β Tangy & Flavorful Delight ππ
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A delicious Hilsa (Ilish) fish curry prepared in a rich, tangy tomato-based gravy , this dish brings out the natural flavors of the fish while adding a mild sweetness from ripe tomatoes. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, this Hilsa Curry in Tomato Sauce is a must-try for seafood lovers!
π Ingredients For the Fish: β Hilsa Fish (Ilish Machh) β 4 pieces β Turmeric Powder β 1 tsp β Salt β Β½ tsp β Mustard Oil β 3 tbsp
For the Tomato Sauce Curry: β Ripe Tomatoes (chopped/pureed) β 3 large β Onion Paste β 2 tbsp β Garlic Paste β 1 tsp β Ginger Paste β 1 tsp β Green Chilies (slit) β 3-4 β Cumin Powder β Β½ tsp β Coriander Powder β 1 tsp β Red Chili Powder β 1 tsp β Sugar β Β½ tsp (optional) β Salt β To taste β Water β Β½ cup β Fresh Coriander (for garnish) β 1 tbsp
π©βπ³ Cooking Process 1οΈβ£ Preparing the Hilsa Fish 1οΈβ£ Wash the Hilsa fish pieces gently and pat dry. 2οΈβ£ Marinate with turmeric and salt . 3οΈβ£ Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a pan until it smokes, then lower the heat. 4οΈβ£ Lightly fry the fish for 2 minutes per side and set aside.
2οΈβ£ Making the Tomato Sauce Curry 1οΈβ£ In the same oil, add onion paste and sautΓ© until golden brown. 2οΈβ£ Stir in ginger-garlic paste , cook until fragrant. 3οΈβ£ Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy. 4οΈβ£ Mix in cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt . Stir well. 5οΈβ£ Add Β½ cup water and let the gravy simmer for 5 minutes.
3οΈβ£ Bringing it Together 1οΈβ£ Gently place the fried Hilsa fish into the tomato gravy. 2οΈβ£ Cover and cook for 5 more minutes on low heat. 3οΈβ£ Add slit green chilies and a pinch of sugar for balance. 4οΈβ£ Turn off the heat and let it rest for a minute.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions β
Serve hot with steamed rice , garnished with fresh coriander. πΏπ β
Enjoy the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors!
π Footnote: Experience the best Hilsa delicacies at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival , also called Sundarban Ilish Utsav , where authentic Bengali Hilsa dishes take center stage!
Bon AppΓ©tit! π΄π
Today I returned from the trip and I am excited to pen down some memorable moments and places where improvement is required. 1) Pick Up bus - We took the... read more bus that was allotted to us for taking us to the boat and we boarded it from Science City. It was a traveller and its was quite spacious and we travelled witout any problem. One thing that need to be looked upon is that there should be a helper with the driver in orderto contact the tourist for boarding the bus. The driver was speaking in his mobile while which can lead to a few problems. 2) Launch/Boat - It was quite big, spacious, the bathrooms were clean and the crews on board are very welll behaved. My 3 year old son really enjoyed the boat ride throughout the journey. 3) Resort - Some maintenance work is required in the rooms of the resort where we stayed at night. Things like ceiling fan regulator was not working, the flush in the wash room was not working and the room are not properly cleaned. It seemed to me that the room where I stayed was cleaned a long time back. 4) Food - The foods that were served to us was very well cooked. They were not at all spicy, not at all stale. Every time we were served hot and fresh foods. They also arranged food for my 3 year old son as per his requirement. 5) Employees/Crews - They are very well behaved, helpfull and always serving us by giving their level best.
20th Millenium KidMarch 17, 2022
I travelled to Sunderban during 3rd to 5th December, 2021 along with my other 3 family members. In view of the threat of cyclone βJawadβ during that period, Sonakshi Travels... read more customised their programme for our convenience at their best. The boat waiting for us at Gadkhali was decent, neat & clean. The cooperation and helpful gesture of the Boatman Bapibabu and crew Pulak charmed us. The trip through the creeks and distributaries of the rivers of Sunderban became more enjoyable with the excellent taste of food cooked by Bhaskar in the running boat. The property named βSabuj Dwipβ under Lahiripur Gram Panchayat where we were parked at the day-end, was a resort having cottages with clean Rooms, modern Bathrooms & standard amenities including Generator along with a few shortfalls like lack of Geyser, AC, Toilet-shower, Kitchen/Kitchenet, Waste paper bin, Wall Hangers etc., though all such lacuna were covered by the sincere and hearty efforts of the servicemen. The owner may solve these minor problems by purchasing items of trivial value like Emersion Heater, Toilet-shower, Electric Cattle, Waste paper basket & Wall hangers. On 5th December, when the cyclone turned its face to Sunderban, the superb teamwork of Sonakshi rescued us through an alternative safe land-route maintaining our all urbane comfort upto the satisfaction. The courteous behaviour and delicious tasty food are the value-added satisfaction of this trip over the honest, humble and sincere approach of the owner Shuvabratababu which is highly appreciable. I highly recommend Sunderban Trip through this Travels.
Snehansu GangopadhyayMarch 17, 2022
I travelled with my cousin-brotherβs family on 31st Dec to 2nd Jan 22. I got very good support from Sonakshi travel, we were 7 adult and 2 kid. The complete... read more team, tour manager Subrata, boat captain Bapi da and our guide Tanmoy da was very cooperative and helpful. Our stay was in Sobuj Deep Resort, the location is next to the river and rooms are quite good in size, there 4 bedrooms can accommodate 2 families with one kid comfortably. The facilities and services of boat and resort was excellent. My objective was to spend some time with family in the nature, and a wild wish if we could spot the graceful royal Bengal tiger in the wild was 100% fulfilled. When I was researching for this tour, I found Sundarbans travel (Sonakshi travel) rated 4.5 among all, and I am not disappointed as well. Next time when I will visit Sundarbans again my choice will be Sundarbans travel. All over experience βThe tour is mind blowingβ.
Kaustav ChatterjeeMarch 17, 2022
Excellent service , superb hospitality at low budget. Surely value for money.
Dipanjan BiswasMarch 17, 2022