Hilsa/Ilish or Hilsa shad is a famous fish in the Indian subcontinent and Asian countries. It is a national fish in Bangladesh and WestBengal in India. Bengalis are foodies and they devoured fish in daily meals and for any special occasion. Along with all other fishes, Hilsa is the queen of fish. The dishes made out of Hilsa fish are scrumptious.
Hilsa is my favorite fish. I love to cook and eat this fish very much. For me this is not a fish this is love. The assorted dish can be made with Hilsa/Ilish fish. Hilsa fry, steamed Hilsa, curry, pulao the variation is unlimited. Among them, my favorite two dishes are Doi Ilish and Kumro Patai Ilish pulao.
**Doi Ilish -**Hilsa fish steamed with mustard seeds paste, mustard oil and yogurt and other spices.
Kumro Patai Ilish Pulao- Hilsa fish is marinated with mustard seeds paste, oil, mustard oil, green chilies and then wrapped in fresh pumpkin leaves and steamed in flavored rice to make pulao/ pilaf).
If you been to WestBengal or Bangladesh don’t miss to taste this fish once.