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Rice, curries, fish, meat, naan, and roti are all foods that are staples for the Bangladeshi. They are the fourth-largest producer of rice in the world, so it is hardly surprising that rice accompanies many dishes. It is mostly the Bangladeshi dishes that are so very popular in western countries. Hilsa Curry is their national dish. It is made with the Hilsa fish that is marinated in turmeric and chili paste, then fried and served with mustard gravy and rice. It is easy and cheap to make. It is sweet, sour, and spicy! 

Ingredients

• 500 gm washed & dried, sliced Hilsa/ilish fish

• 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds

• 2 pinches salt

• 1/2 cup mustard oil

• 1 teaspoon powdered turmeric

• 4 green chili

• 2 cup boiled water

Method

1. Wash the fish and slice it into pieces.

2. Marinate the fish pieces

3. Marinate the pieces using salt and turmeric. Set it aside for some time.

4. Shallow fry the marinated fish

5. Heat some oil in the pan and shallow fry the marinated fish pieces until they turn golden.

6. In another pan, heat the remaining oil, and add the cumin seeds. Silt the green chilies and add to the oil. Keep stirring.

7. Add the fried fish pieces to the oil, then pour in the boiled water. Now, add the salt and turmeric powder as per your taste. Bring it to a boil and let it cook for a few minutes.

8. Serve your Bengali fish curry hot with steamed rice.

Recipe from timesofindia.com