Ilish Macher Dopiaza
Ingredients:
- 4-6 pieces of ilish (hilsa) fish
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
- Wash the ilish fish pieces and pat them dry with a paper towel. Rub the fish pieces with turmeric powder and salt and keep them aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions to the pan and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Add the green chilies, ginger paste, and garlic paste to the pan and fry for another minute.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt to the pan and fry for another minute.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a boil.
- Add the fish pieces to the pan and gently stir until the fish is well coated with the sauce.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy your delicious Ilish Macher Dopiaza!