Bhapa ilish
Shorshe ilish is a Bengali dish, native to the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, made from hilsa or Tenualosa ilisha, a type of herring, cooked in mustard gravy. The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam's Barak valley. The main ingredients are hilsa, white mustard, mustard, mustard oil, green chili, black cumin, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Lime juice and/or coriander leaves may be added for flavor.
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Recipes
Bhapa Ilish Shorshe bhata diye | Ilish Bhaape | Steamed Hilsa - Scratching Canvas
Bhapa Ilish or Shorshe Ilish Bhaape, you might be hearing these dishes a lot these days with the Ilish (hilsa) season is on full swing; it literally means steamed hilsa in mustard & spice mixture. Ilish Bhapa is a classic Ilish preparation of Bengali...
Bhapa Ilish Recipe (Steamed Hilsa) by Archana's Kitchen
For the Bengalis’ fish is an integral part of their lives. A simple fish curry with a side of rice and you are sorted for the day. It is not only an essential food in a Bong household but also considered auspicious at any occasion. Out of all the varieties...