π Ilish Macher Dim-er Jhal β Spicy Hilsa Roe Curry ππ₯ Β
Indulge in the rich flavors of Ilish Macher Dim-er Jhal , a traditional Bengali delicacy made with Hilsa fish roe cooked in a spicy, aromatic gravy. This dish is a must-try for seafood lovers, especially during the Sundarban Hilsa Festival !
π Ingredients: For Marination: β 200g Hilsa fish roe (Ilish macher dim) β Β½ tsp turmeric powder β Β½ tsp salt
For Cooking: β 2 tbsp mustard oil β Β½ tsp panch phoron (Bengali five-spice) β 1 dried red chili πΆ β 1 medium onion (finely chopped) β 1 tomato (chopped) π
β 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste β 1 tsp red chili powder β Β½ tsp turmeric powder β 1 tsp cumin powder β 1 tbsp mustard paste β Β½ cup water β Salt to taste π§ β Fresh coriander leaves for garnish πΏ
π¨βπ³ Cooking Process: Step 1: Marinate the Roe πΉ Clean the Hilsa roe properly and pat dry. πΉ Mix with turmeric powder and salt . Keep aside for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Fry the Roe π₯ Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts smoking. π₯ Fry the marinated Hilsa roe until golden brown. Remove and keep aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Masala Base π₯ In the same pan, add more mustard oil if needed. πΆ Add panch phoron and a dried red chili ; let it splutter. π§
Add chopped onions and sautΓ© until golden brown. π
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes ; cook until soft. π§ Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder , and salt .
Step 4: Cook the Curry π§ Pour water and let the gravy simmer. π₯ Add mustard paste and mix well.
Step 5: Add the Fried Roe π Gently place the fried Hilsa roe in the gravy. π₯ Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to blend.
Step 6: Garnish & Serve πΏ Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves . π½ Serve hot with steamed rice for a divine Bengali meal!
π Experience Authentic Hilsa Delights in Sundarbans! Love Ilish delicacies ? Donβt miss the grand Sundarban Hilsa Festival , also known as Sundarban Ilish Utsav , where you can taste the finest Hilsa dishes amid the serene beauty of the Sundarbans !
π Reference & Credit: Recipe inspired by traditional Bengali cuisine and authentic Sundarban flavors. πππ₯
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Snehansu GangopadhyayMarch 17, 2022
Had an amazingly refreshing experience with my family. Every single thing from food preferences to car - boat transitions was very well taken care of. Enjoyed the hospitality of the... read more staff ( Bapida, Bhaskarda and Uttamda). Special thanks to Talukdar Babu for taking care of everything. Highly recommended.
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I travelled with my cousin-brotherβs family on 31st Dec to 2nd Jan 22. I got very good support from Sonakshi travel, we were 7 adult and 2 kid. The complete... read more team, tour manager Subrata, boat captain Bapi da and our guide Tanmoy da was very cooperative and helpful. Our stay was in Sobuj Deep Resort, the location is next to the river and rooms are quite good in size, there 4 bedrooms can accommodate 2 families with one kid comfortably. The facilities and services of boat and resort was excellent. My objective was to spend some time with family in the nature, and a wild wish if we could spot the graceful royal Bengal tiger in the wild was 100% fulfilled. When I was researching for this tour, I found Sundarbans travel (Sonakshi travel) rated 4.5 among all, and I am not disappointed as well. Next time when I will visit Sundarbans again my choice will be Sundarbans travel. All over experience βThe tour is mind blowingβ.
Kaustav ChatterjeeMarch 17, 2022
I have just completed a trip of 3 days 2 nights of Sunderban today with Sonakshi travels. I am extremely happy to share my reviews that Sonakshi travels... read more are very well organised to set up this Sunderban tour in terms of fooding lodging and irrespective every things which relates to this particular tour. Me and my family has a mind blowing experience. Thanks Subhabrata Talukdar to you and to your team for giving us a memorable experience.
Sagar BanerjeeJanuary 17, 2023
Awesome tour on 23Dec21 to 25Dec21 of SUNDORBAN Excellent of Mr Talukder for tour management, no comments for making foods, cottage are upto date for living boat is outstanding ,... read more boat is undercover with green carpet,so it'is looking beautiful,all management are peaceful Jumur dance is wonderful our all member danced with Jumur dancers we are all coming a sweet memories. Thanks to continue Mr Talukder.
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.
20th Millenium KidMarch 17, 2022
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.
Manisha Roy Chowdhury GhantiMarch 17, 2022
If you want well organized, decent, value for money trip, you can opt for this group. Staffs are well behaved and boats, rooms are clean. We went with full... read more family including senior citizens and kids and had a nice experience. Thank you Mr. Talukdar and team.
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