π½οΈ Ilish Macher Bhuna β Spicy Stir-fried Hilsa Recipe Β
βIlish Macher Bhunaβ is an exquisite, spicy Bengali delicacy prepared by stir-frying the iconic Hilsa (Ilish) fish, offering aromatic flavors and a rich, savory experience.
π Ingredients: π Fresh Hilsa (Ilish) Fish β 6-8 pieces π° Onion β 2 medium-sized (finely chopped) π
Tomato β 1 medium-sized (chopped) πΆοΈ Green chilies β 4-5 (slit lengthwise) π§ Garlic paste β 1 tsp π§
Ginger paste β 1 tsp π Turmeric powder β 1 tsp πΆοΈ Red chili powder β 1 tsp π Cumin powder β 1 tsp π² Coriander powder β 1 tsp π Bay leaf β 2 pieces π§ Salt β according to taste πΏ Fresh coriander leaves β handful (chopped) π Mustard oil β 4 tbsp π Lemon juice β 1 tsp (optional) π³ Cooking Process: π§βπ³ Step-by-step Instructions: Step 1: π Preparation Wash the Hilsa fish pieces thoroughly. Marinate the fish with turmeric and a little salt for about 15 minutes. Step 2: π² Initial Frying Heat mustard oil in a frying pan until smoky, then reduce the flame to medium. Gently fry the marinated fish pieces for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside. Step 3: π Cooking the Bhuna Masala In the same oil, add bay leaves and sautΓ© for 30 seconds. Add chopped onions and fry until golden brown. Next, mix in garlic and ginger paste, sautΓ© for another 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes soften. Step 4: πΆοΈ Spice Mixture Mix turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powders into the pan. Add salt to taste, sprinkle some water, and cook until the oil separates from the spices. Step 5: π₯ Final Stir-Frying Gently place fried Hilsa fish pieces into the masala. Stir carefully to coat the fish with the spices evenly. Cook on low flame for about 5-7 minutes, allowing spices to penetrate the fish. Step 6: πΏ Garnishing and Serving Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice (optional). Serve hot with steamed rice π or traditional Bengali pulao. π₯ Enjoy Your Meal! Dive into the authentic flavors of Bengal and savor the spicy, aromatic taste of Ilish Macher Bhuna . Ideal for special occasions or a delightful weekend feast.
π References & Credits: Discover more about the famed Sundarban Hilsa festival Sundarban ilish utsav
Recipe inspired by traditional Bengali cuisine.
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Manisha Roy Chowdhury GhantiMarch 17, 2022
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Alaya NayakMarch 17, 2022
... 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
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