🐟 Hilsa Fish Fry – Crispy Bengali Delight 🍽️✨

Hilsa Fish Fry is a simple yet exquisite dish that highlights the rich, buttery texture of Ilish (Hilsa) fish. Fried to golden perfection in mustard oil, this dish is a favorite during Sundarban Hilsa Festival!

🛒 Ingredients

✔ Hilsa Fish Slices – 4 pieces
✔ Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Salt – To taste
✔ Mustard Oil – 4 tbsp
✔ Lemon Juice – 1 tsp (optional)
✔ Green Chilies (for garnish) – 2-3

👩‍🍳 Cooking Process

1️⃣ Marination

1️⃣ Clean the Hilsa fish slices and pat dry.
2️⃣ Rub turmeric, red chili powder, and salt evenly on both sides.
3️⃣ Let it marinate for 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.

2️⃣ Frying the Hilsa

1️⃣ Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches a smoking point.
2️⃣ Reduce the heat and carefully place the Hilsa fish slices in the hot oil.
3️⃣ Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
4️⃣ Remove and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

3️⃣ Garnishing & Serving

1️⃣ Drizzle a little lemon juice for a zesty touch.
2️⃣ Serve hot with steamed rice, dal, and green chilies for an authentic Bengali experience!

🍽️ Perfect Pairings

✅ Best enjoyed with steamed rice and a side of kasundi (Bengali mustard sauce)!

📌 Footnote:

This crispy Hilsa Fish Fry is a delicacy at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival, also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav, where food lovers gather to enjoy the best Hilsa dishes from Bengal!

Enjoy your meal! 🐟🔥🍚