π Ilish Macher Dim-er Jhal β Spicy Hilsa Roe Curry ππ₯ Β
A mouthwatering delicacy from Bengal, Ilish Macher Dim-er Jhal is a spicy and flavorful curry made with Hilsa fish roe (ilish macher dim), cooked in mustard-based gravy. This dish is a must-try for all seafood lovers, especially during the Sundarban Hilsa Festival !
π Ingredients For the Hilsa Roe Preparation: β Hilsa Roe (Ilish Macher Dim) β 200g β Turmeric Powder β Β½ tsp β Salt β Β½ tsp β Mustard Oil β 2 tbsp
For the Curry: β Onion Paste β 2 tbsp β Ginger Paste β 1 tsp β Garlic Paste β 1 tsp β Tomato Paste β 1 tbsp β Green Chilies (slit) β 3-4 β Mustard Seeds Paste β 2 tbsp β Turmeric Powder β Β½ tsp β Red Chili Powder β 1 tsp β Salt β To taste β Sugar β Β½ tsp (optional) β Mustard Oil β 3 tbsp β Water β Β½ cup
π©βπ³ Cooking Process 1οΈβ£ Frying the Hilsa Roe 1οΈβ£ Clean the Hilsa Roe gently and pat dry. 2οΈβ£ Marinate it with turmeric and salt , then let it rest for 5 minutes. 3οΈβ£ Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pan. 4οΈβ£ Fry the roe until golden brown on both sides. (Be gentle, as the roe is delicate.) 5οΈβ£ Remove from the pan and keep aside.
2οΈβ£ Preparing the Curry 1οΈβ£ In the same pan, heat 3 tbsp mustard oil until smoking, then lower the heat. 2οΈβ£ Add onion paste and sautΓ© until golden brown. 3οΈβ£ Stir in ginger-garlic paste , cook until the raw smell disappears. 4οΈβ£ Add tomato paste and cook until oil separates. 5οΈβ£ Add turmeric, red chili powder, salt , and a little sugar . Stir well. 6οΈβ£ Pour in the mustard seed paste , stir, and cook for a minute. 7οΈβ£ Add Β½ cup water and bring the curry to a boil.
3οΈβ£ Final Touch β Adding the Roe 1οΈβ£ Gently place the fried Hilsa Roe into the bubbling curry. 2οΈβ£ Simmer for 2-3 minutes to absorb flavors. 3οΈβ£ Add slit green chilies and drizzle a little mustard oil for extra aroma. 4οΈβ£ Turn off the heat and let it rest for a minute.
π½οΈ Serving Suggestions β
Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy the divine taste of Ilish Macher Dim-er Jhal ! ππ₯
π Footnote: This dish is a highlight of the Sundarban Hilsa Festival , also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav , where you can indulge in the freshest and most flavorful Hilsa preparations in the heart of the Sundarbans!
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Avijit SarkarMarch 17, 2022
Today I returned from the trip and I am excited to pen down some memorable moments and places where improvement is required. 1) Pick Up bus - We took the... read more bus that was allotted to us for taking us to the boat and we boarded it from Science City. It was a traveller and its was quite spacious and we travelled witout any problem. One thing that need to be looked upon is that there should be a helper with the driver in orderto contact the tourist for boarding the bus. The driver was speaking in his mobile while which can lead to a few problems. 2) Launch/Boat - It was quite big, spacious, the bathrooms were clean and the crews on board are very welll behaved. My 3 year old son really enjoyed the boat ride throughout the journey. 3) Resort - Some maintenance work is required in the rooms of the resort where we stayed at night. Things like ceiling fan regulator was not working, the flush in the wash room was not working and the room are not properly cleaned. It seemed to me that the room where I stayed was cleaned a long time back. 4) Food - The foods that were served to us was very well cooked. They were not at all spicy, not at all stale. Every time we were served hot and fresh foods. They also arranged food for my 3 year old son as per his requirement. 5) Employees/Crews - They are very well behaved, helpfull and always serving us by giving their level best.
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Awesome Suvabrata - Sonakshi ( Travels) This was our first ever domestic trip with a tour operator. We enjoyed a memorable holiday at the Sunderbans with family & friends from... read more 10th to 12th of December, 2021 ( 2 nights 3 days package). I take pleasure in sharing my/ our experience with Mr Suvabrata ( Sonakshi Travels to us means Mr Suvabrata). # Mr Suvabrata, a perfect gentleman, with polite behaviour, understanding/ empathetic & extremely helpful nature. # Well organized & hastle free tour. # Polite & helpful staffs. # Punctuality is a batch.... whether it's transport, food, sight seeing, arrival or departure, everywhere time schedule was perfectly maintained. # Well designed itinerary & all places covered providing flexibility to the visitors. # Neat & clean car & boat. We were lucky to have a boat for ourselves. Hearty thanks to Mr Suvabrata for the unexpected surprise. # Place of stay was clean, beautiful & comfortable with all basic necessities including hot water. # Delicious food was served both veg & non-veg. # Pocket friendly package. No hidden charges or extra money demanded. Words will fall short to express my appreciation for MR SUVABRATA (SONAKSHI TRAVELS) & his TEAM. No one ( staffs) wore a frown throughout the trip & left not a single area for complaint. Once again I, on behalf of my family & friends, convey my wholehearted thanks to Mr Suvabrata & team. Looking forward to join you for some other trip.
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