🐟 Ilish Macher Dim-er Chorchori – Hilsa Roe Stir Fry with Vegetables 🍲

Hilsa (Ilish) is the pride of Bengali cuisine, and its roe (dim) is a delicacy. “Ilish Macher Dim-er Chorchori” is a flavorful, spicy stir fry that pairs beautifully with steamed rice. Let’s dive into the recipe!

🍽 Ingredients:

Main Ingredients:

✅ Hilsa Roe (Ilish Mach-er Dim) – 200g
✅ Potato (cut into small cubes) – 1 medium-sized
✅ Pumpkin (diced) – ½ cup
✅ Eggplant (small cubes) – ½ cup
✅ Onion (sliced) – 1 medium-sized
✅ Tomato (chopped) – 1 small
✅ Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
✅ Green Chilies – 3-4 (slit)
✅ Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
✅ Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
✅ Mustard Oil – 3 tbsp
✅ Salt – As per taste

🍳 Cooking Process:

Step 1: Preparing the Hilsa Roe

🔹 Wash the Ilish roe carefully and pat it dry.
🔹 Marinate with turmeric powder and salt, keeping it aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Frying the Roe

🔥 Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pan until it smokes slightly.
🔥 Fry the Hilsa roe lightly until golden brown on both sides.
🔥 Take it out and keep aside.

Step 3: Tempering and Cooking Vegetables

🥄 Add 1 tbsp mustard oil to the same pan.
🥄 Temper with mustard seeds and slit green chilies.
🥄 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
🥄 Toss in potato, pumpkin, and eggplant, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
🥄 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
🥄 Cover and cook on a low flame until the vegetables are soft.

Step 4: Mixing and Finishing

🍲 Add the fried Hilsa roe and gently break it into small pieces.
🍲 Mix everything well, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
🍲 Garnish with some more green chilies for an extra kick.

Step 5: Serving

🍚 Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy the authentic Bengali flavors!

🔖 Footnote & References

For more about the Hilsa Festival in Sundarban, check out:
👉 Sundarban Hilsa Festival
👉 Sundarban Ilish Utsav

🔥 Don’t miss the ultimate Hilsa experience at Sundarban Ilish Utsav! 🎉