Name: Authentic Hilsa Curry (Ilish Machher Jhol)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 4 pieces hilsa fish (about 500g), cleaned and scored; 3 tablespoons mustard seeds (black or brown); 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional, for creaminess); 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji); 1/4 cup mustard oil; 1 cup water; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon yogurt (optional, for tanginess); Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Hilsa Curry 🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Spicy curry made with the national fish, hilsa, in mustard sauce.

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