STEP 1.To begin making the Bhapa Ilish recipe, wash and tap dry the steaks of hilsa with a kitchen towel and set aside. In a small blender jar add both the mustard seeds, salt, 1-2 green chilies and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until the paste is smooth.
STEP 2.Transfer the paste in a big stainless steel bowl with a lid. Add the turmeric powder, yogurt and mustard oil to it and mix well. You may add couple of tablespoons of water to the spice paste.
STEP 3.Add the pieces of Ilish/hilsa and coat with the mustard and yogurt paste. Slit the remaining green chilies and add it to the fish. Close the lid and set aside.
STEP 4.Now take a big saucepan, wok with a lid or a pressure cooker and add 2 cups of water. Place the bowl carefully and close the lid. Heat at medium and let it cook for 20-25 minutes.
STEP 5.Switch off the flame and set aside covered for 5 minutes.If you are using a pressure cooker, cook until 2 whistles. Let the pressure release on its own and then open the lid of the pressure cooker.
STEP 6.Carefully take out the bowl and open the lid. You may add few drops of mustard oil.
STEP 7.Serve hot with steamed white rice. Enjoy!Ā Serve Bhapa Ilish along with Steamed RiceĀ for a weekday meal.
Nutrition value
186
calories per serving
13 g Fat8 g Protein9 g Carbs6 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
13g
Protein
8g
Carbs
9g
Fiber
6g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
9g
Protein
8g
Fiber
6g
Fats
Fat
13g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
197mg
Iron
6mg
Vitamin A
731mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
61mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
19mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
107mg
Manganese
2mg
Phosphorus
254mg
Selenium
27mcg
Zinc
2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment