Shorshe Ilish

Ingredients

• 1 whole hilsa fish, cut into steaks
• 3 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
• 1/4 cup mustard oil
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Soak the mustard seeds in warm water for 20 minutes, then blend with green chilies and a little water into a smooth paste.
2. 2Rub the fish steaks with turmeric and salt.
3. 3Heat mustard oil in a pan and sizzle nigella seeds.
4. 4Add the mustard paste and a splash of water, and bring to a simmer.
5. 5Gently place the fish steaks into the sauce, cover, and simmer 12-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
6. 6Serve hot with steamed rice.

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