🍳 Ilish Macher Dim-er Bhuna – Stir-fried Hilsa Roe 🐟🔥

A Bengali delicacy, Ilish Macher Dim-er Bhuna is a spicy and flavorful stir-fry made with Hilsa fish roe (ilish macher dim), cooked with aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for those who love the rich, buttery taste of Hilsa roe combined with the heat of mustard oil and chilies.

🛒 Ingredients

For Frying the Hilsa Roe:

✔ Hilsa Roe (Ilish Macher Dim) – 200g
✔ Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Salt – ½ tsp
✔ Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp

For the Stir-Fry:

✔ Onion (finely chopped) – 2 medium
✔ Garlic (chopped) – 1 tbsp
✔ Green Chilies (slit) – 3-4
✔ Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
✔ Cumin Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Coriander Powder – ½ tsp
✔ Salt – To taste
✔ Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp
✔ Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) – For garnish

👩‍🍳 Cooking Process

1️⃣ Frying the Hilsa Roe

1️⃣ Clean the Hilsa Roe and pat dry.
2️⃣ Marinate with turmeric and salt, then set aside for 5 minutes.
3️⃣ Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pan and fry the roe until golden brown on both sides.
4️⃣ Remove and keep aside.

2️⃣ Preparing the Stir-fry

1️⃣ In the same pan, add 2 tbsp mustard oil and heat until smoking.
2️⃣ Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3️⃣ Add chopped garlic and slit green chilies, stir for a minute.
4️⃣ Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.
5️⃣ Crumble the fried Hilsa Roe into small chunks and add to the pan.
6️⃣ Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, ensuring the roe is well-coated with the spices.
7️⃣ Check seasoning and adjust salt if needed.
8️⃣ Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

✅ Serve hot with steamed rice or paratha for an authentic Bengali experience! 🍚🔥

📌 Footnote:

This dish is a highlight of the Sundarban Hilsa Festival, also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav, where you can enjoy the freshest Hilsa roe cooked in traditional Bengali style!

Enjoy this delightful dish! 😋🍴