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Ilish bhaja recipe
Crispy and flavorful, a true Bangladeshi delight!
Ingredients
- 800 g ilish fish
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 tbsp mustard oil
How to make Ilish bhaja
- Begin by cleaning the ilish fish thoroughly under cold water and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
- Marinate the fish with 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1 teaspoon of salt for 15 minutes for flavor development.
- In a pan, heat 1/2 cup of mustard oil over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- Carefully add the marinated fish pieces to the hot oil; fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once fried, remove the fish from the oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Let the fish rest for 2 minutes before serving, ensuring it remains crispy.
- Serve the hot ilish bhaja alongside freshly steamed rice for a wonderful meal.
What is Ilish bhaja?
Ilish bhaja is a traditional dish from Bangladesh. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare, is considered easy to make at home, and uses 4 ingredients.
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