π Ilish Macher Dim-er Bhapa Chorchori β Steamed Hilsa Roe Vegetable Stir Fry ππΏ A unique and traditional Bengali delicacy, Ilish Macher Dim-er Bhapa Chorchori is a steamed and stir-fried Hilsa Roe dish cooked with aromatic mustard, vegetables, and mustard oil. This dish is light yet bursting with flavors, making it a must-have during the Sundarban Hilsa Festival !
π Ingredients For Steaming the Hilsa Roe: β Hilsa Roe (Ilish Macher Dim) β 200g β Turmeric Powder β Β½ tsp β Salt β Β½ tsp β Mustard Oil β 1 tbsp β Green Chilies β 2 (slit)
For the Stir Fry (Chorchori): β Potatoes (thinly sliced) β 1 medium β Brinjal (cut into small pieces) β 1 small β Pumpkin (cut into thin strips) β Β½ cup β Onion (thinly sliced) β 1 medium β Panch Phoron (Bengali five spice) β Β½ tsp β Mustard Seeds Paste β 2 tbsp β Turmeric Powder β Β½ tsp β Red Chili Powder β Β½ tsp β Green Chilies (slit) β 2-3 β Salt β To taste β Mustard Oil β 3 tbsp
π©βπ³ Cooking Process 1οΈβ£ Steaming the Hilsa Roe 1οΈβ£ Marinate Hilsa Roe with turmeric, salt, mustard oil, and slit green chilies . 2οΈβ£ Place it in a steaming container or a covered bowl in a pressure cooker with little water. 3οΈβ£ Steam for 10 minutes until the roe is cooked and firm. 4οΈβ£ Let it cool and mash lightly with a spoon.
2οΈβ£ Stir-Frying the Vegetables 1οΈβ£ Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pan. 2οΈβ£ Add panch phoron and let it crackle. 3οΈβ£ Add onions and sautΓ© until golden. 4οΈβ£ Add potatoes, pumpkin, and brinjal with a pinch of salt. 5οΈβ£ Sprinkle turmeric and red chili powder , then mix well. 6οΈβ£ Cover and cook on low heat until the vegetables are soft.
3οΈβ£ Combining the Steamed Roe 1οΈβ£ Add the steamed mashed Hilsa Roe to the pan and mix gently. 2οΈβ£ Stir in the mustard seed paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes . 3οΈβ£ Add slit green chilies and drizzle 1 tbsp mustard oil for extra aroma. 4οΈβ£ Cook until the oil separates and everything is well combined.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions β
Serve hot with steamed rice and a squeeze of lemon for a burst of flavors ! ππ₯
π Footnote: Experience the best of Hilsa delicacies at the Sundarban Hilsa Festival , also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav , where you can enjoy this and many other authentic Ilish dishes straight from the land of the Sundarbans!
Bon AppΓ©tit! ππ
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Arun BiswasJanuary 17, 2023
Recently we visited Sundarban and it was awesome experience. Sundarban Travel organized the tour plan and we enjoyed their hospitality throughout the tour. Their polite behaviour, and support created the... read more homely environment, mainly we are extremely impressed the condition of the boat, cleanliness and food quality was superb. Except the chilli chicken preparation ( not upto the mark), the taste of the food was just like home made food. Resort location was good but not in good quality, need to look into this to provide the best service. Also the car condition is not good. Apart from these we enjoyed a lot throughout the tour. Special thanks to Mr.Talukdar and Team for organizing our memorable trip.
Amit SasmalMarch 17, 2022
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