π² Hilsa Fish Soup β A Flavorful & Nutritious Delight ππ₯ Β
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.
π Ingredients For the Soup Base: β Hilsa Fish (Ilish Mach) β 2-3 medium pieces β Water β 3 cups β Mustard Oil β 2 tbsp β Onion (sliced) β 1 medium β Ginger (grated) β 1 tsp β Garlic (crushed) β 3-4 cloves β Tomato (chopped) β 1 medium β Green Chilies (slit) β 2-3 β Turmeric Powder β Β½ tsp β Salt β To taste β Black Pepper Powder β Β½ tsp β Bay Leaf β 1 β Coriander Leaves (chopped) β For garnish
π©βπ³ Cooking Process 1οΈβ£ Preparing the Fish 1οΈβ£ Clean the Hilsa fish and pat dry. 2οΈβ£ Marinate with turmeric powder and salt , set aside for 5 minutes. 3οΈβ£ Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking slightly. 4οΈβ£ Fry the fish lightly on both sides for about 2 minutes each, then set aside.
2οΈβ£ Making the Soup Base 1οΈβ£ In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. 2οΈβ£ SautΓ© sliced onions until golden brown. 3οΈβ£ Add grated ginger, crushed garlic , and stir for a minute. 4οΈβ£ Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft. 5οΈβ£ Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. 6οΈβ£ Add bay leaf, green chilies, turmeric, salt , and black pepper powder . 7οΈβ£ Lower the heat and let the broth simmer for 5 minutes .
3οΈβ£ Final Touch β Adding the Hilsa 1οΈβ£ Gently place the fried Hilsa fish into the simmering broth. 2οΈβ£ Let it cook for 5 more minutes on low flame so the flavors infuse. 3οΈβ£ Adjust seasoning if needed and turn off the heat. 4οΈβ£ Garnish with chopped coriander leaves .
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions β
Serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy as a light, nourishing fish soup . πΏπ
π 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 ! π΅ππ
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Kaustav ChatterjeeMarch 17, 2022
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Snehansu GangopadhyayMarch 17, 2022
Nicely coordinated arrangement from pickup to drop. Courteous staff, well organised, nice food with homely test. We enjoyed the trip a lot. Many thanks to Mr. Subhabrata & all his... read more team members for making our trip memorable one.
Alaya NayakMarch 17, 2022
I had travelled along with my 2 kids and my parents to Sundarban on 13th of nov. The tour was organised by Sundarban Travel. We had opted for 1N 2D... read more package. Here are few points I would like to mention regarding the tour. PROS: 1) The tour organiser, Mr Talukdar gave us a very clear account of the package and there were no hidden cost. 2) We were appointed a manager ( Mr Subrata) during the tour, who was very polite in his dealings. Since I was travelling with my 4 yr old daughter, I had requested him to make few extra arrangements ( in meal) for her β¦.for which I never had to remind him again and all my requirements were taken care off. 3 ) since we were only 3 families travelling on one boat, we had enough space to ourselves as compared to other boats I saw during the trip were overly crowded. 4) Food was good and the preparation was quite homely. 5)As we had to spend considerable amount of time on the boatβ¦. I was little apprehensive about the cleanliness of the washroom on the boat. But to my surprise, the washroom was sparkling clean. CONS: 1) Though the hotel we were made to stay was very well locatedβ¦ but the rooms were very basic. Rooms are newly made but not very well maintained. The floor of the rooms felt like they were not dusted and mopped in days.There were cobwebs here and there and bathroom had few centipedes. To my opinion..rooms could have been better than what was provided. Overall, it was a well organised trip and Mr Talukdar kept checking on us during the trip which I truly appreciate. We thoroughly enjoyed. And I would certainly recommend Sundarban Travel to my friends and family.
Vaishali SenguptaMarch 17, 2022
Nice Sunderban cruise with excellent quality food, excellent stay at Sunderban residency. Tour is booked with Sonakshi travels. Many many thanks to Shubhoda, Sonakshi team
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