Discover a treasure-trove of Ilish / Hilsa recipes. From Grandmom and Maas kitchen. And whenever, wherever I have had an Ilish Maach / Hilsa preparation that has left me on a high.
There’s the ubiquitous Shorshe Ilish and the sublime no-fuss Ilish TelJhol . And if Doi Ilish is your weakness, the recipe is there too !!
The decadent Ilish Biryani and Barishali Ilish from Opar Bangla are guaranteed to leave you in bliss. And the Aam Bhindi Shorshe Ilish from Midnapore is food heaven for that sultry afternoon.
And don’t miss my family favourites – the gorgeous Doodh Ilish and the classic Ilish Shukto.
There are loads more.
So if you are as much a Ilish-lover as I am, do give my recipes a try. And watch the space for this seasons specials !!!
Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa in Mustard)
Ilish Er Tel Jhol ((Hilsa in a Light Gravy)
Doi Ilish (Hilsa in Yogurt)
Ilish Shukto (Hilsa with a medley of Vegetables)
Doodh Ilish (Hilsa in Milk)
Ilish Barishali (Hilsa with Grated Coconut in a Yoghurt – Mustard sauce)
Aam Bhindi Shorshe Ilish (Hilsa with Okra, Green Mangoes and Mustard)
Ilish Begun Er Jhol (Hilsa and Eggplant Curry)
Ilish Panikhola
Lau Patay Ilish Bhapa (Hilsa steamed in Bottlegourd leaves)
Ilish Kanchkolar Jhol (Hilsa and Raw Banana Curry)
Anarosh Ilish (Hilsa with Pineapple)
Ilish (Hilsa) Biryani
Ilish Chirer Jhol (Hilsa Curry with Fried Flattened Rice)
Enjoy !!!
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