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!
Bon AppΓ©tit! π΄π
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