Bengali Style Hilsa Fish In Poppy Seeds & Yogurt Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Bengali Style Hilsa Fish In Poppy Seeds & Yogurt Curry Recipe, first using a sharp knife, cut the hilsa into slices and clean

Step 2: Marinate the fish pieces with salt in a mixing bowl and keep covered for about ten minutes

Step 3: Also prepare the poppy seeds paste and mustard paste by using a blender/mixer, with about a tablespoon or two of water

Step 4: In another mixing bowl, mix together red chilli powder, turmeric powder, yogurt, poppy paste, yellow mustard paste, curd, salt and water to make a paste

Step 5: Meanwhile in a kadai, heat the mustard oil on a low flame

Step 6: Once hot, add green chillies and nigella seeds for tempering, keep tossing for about a minute or till done

Step 7: Place the hilsa fish on a cast iron frying/grilling pan on a medium-low heat, and pour the sauce mixture on top of fish to coat completely and cover the bottom of the pan

Step 8: Cover the pan and cook further for about 10 minutes

Step 9: Check the salt and adjust to suit your taste, check if the fish is tender and cooked well

Step 10: Once it is cooked well, switch off and serve

Step 11: Serve Bengali Style Hilsa Fish In Poppy Seeds & Yogurt Curry Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Bengali Posto Porota Recipe, Bengali Style Cholar Dal Recipe and Bengali Bhog Khichuri Recipe for a wholesome lunch