Come rain and every Bengali family will make khichuri (rice,pulse and vegetable mix like paella) and Ilish bhaja . It is the best combination everyone waits to make the best of monsoon....
Ilish is an oily fish rich in essential fatty acids(omega 3 fatty acids). It is beneficial in decreasing cholesterol and insulin level and can be smoked, steamed, baked, cooked , fried... Shad fish is sometime used as an Ilish substitute.
Ingredients:
Ilish maach / Hilsa fish- cleaned washed and cut into thin slices,
Turmeric -1 teaspoon
Salt - To taste,
Mustard oil for frying.
Steps:
Heat oil in a pan until the raw pungency evaporates. This will make sure the oil is not raw and the fish does not stick to the bottom. I prefer non stick pan to be on the safer side. Traditional pans made of kansha (copper alloy) are also used. Sprinkle turmeric and salt on fish slices. Deep fry in hot oil until crisp and golden brown. Drain the oil and serve hot.
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