BHAPA ILISH PATEY

Ingredients:

Hilsa Fish - 600 gms

Turmeric Powder - 1 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Mustard Seed Paste - 40 gms

Green Chilli Paste - 20 gms

Green Chilli Slit - 4 nos

Cream - 25 ml

Mustard Oil - 75 gms

Preparation :

* Cut the hilsa fish into darnes and wash well in cold water.

* Apply turmeric and salt on the fish and set aside for 20 minutes.

* Blend together freshly ground fine mustard paste, green chilli paste, oil, cream and turmeric powder (1 tsp).

* Dip the pieces of marinated fish in this masala and put in the steaming casserole of the pressure cooker.

* Pour four cups of water in the cooker and bring to a boil. Adjust the steamer casserole and steam under simmering temperature for 8 minutes. Take off the fire and release the steam.

* Serve hot with boiled rice garnished with slit green chillies.