Hilsa Shalgam Jhol Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Packed in mustard, herbs and vegetables, we know Hilsa is every Bengali's favourite dish. This dish is healthy and tasty at the same time.

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50minstotal
20minsPrep
30minsCook
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Ingredients for Hilsa Shalgam Jhol Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 kilogram Hilsa fish
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard seed paste
  • 1 tablespoon Green chilli
  • As required Mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • As required Salt
  • 4-5 Turnip

Directions: Hilsa Shalgam Jhol Recipe

step 1

  • STEP 1.Now brush the shell of the hilsa fish and cut them into small pieces with the help of boti. Wash them thoroughly. Then keep it in a bowl.

step 2

  • STEP 1.Soak the mustard seeds in water for 10-15 minutes and then grind to a smooth paste with one green chili. Coat the fish with a generous amount of turmeric and salt. Leave them for 15-20 mins.

step 3

  • STEP 1.Dice the turnip and wash it. Now in a kadai and heat oil.

step 4

  • STEP 1.Very lightly fry the fish steaks. If you have access to the fresh fish, leave the frying part. It tastes best if not fried. Keep them aside. Add 1tsp cumin seeds and 2 slit green chilies to the same oil.

step 5

  • STEP 1.Once you get the nice aroma of the cumin seeds and the green chilies, add 1 cup of water. Bring the water to a boil. Add salt and turmeric powder.

step 6

  • STEP 1.After a few minutes of boiling, add the fish pieces. Let the fish get ¾ cooked, uncovered. Add the turnip pieces.

step 7

  • STEP 1.Boil the gravy for a few more minutes to cook the turnip. Add the rest of the green chilies and the mustard paste.

step 8

  • STEP 1.Bring to a boil and turn off the heat. Add several drops of raw mustard oil before serving.
Nutrition
value
2649
calories per serving
188 g Fat221 g Protein6 g Carbs6 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    188g
  • Protein
    221g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    6g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    221g
  • Fiber
    6g

Fats

  • Fat
    188g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    335mg
  • Iron
    17mg
  • Vitamin A
    131mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    29mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1200mg
  • Vitamin B9
    28763mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    13mg
  • Vitamin E
    14mg
  • Copper
    2mcg
  • Magnesium
    385mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    2855mg
  • Selenium
    377mcg
  • Zinc
    7mg
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
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Recipe By Slurrp