Kalo Jeera Ilish ( Hilsa in Nigella Seed gravy)

Ingredient

• Hilsh fish – 4/5 pieces
• Nigella seed – 1/2 tsp
• Green chili – 4/6
• Turmeric powder – 1 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Mustard oil – 4 tbsp

Method

1. Marinate the fish pieces for 30 minutes with turmeric powder and salt.
2. Put the mustard oil in a heavy bottomed pan and wait until it becomes hot.
3. Add nigella seeds, when they starts to crackle , add fish pieces.
4. Lightly fry the fish pieces for 1 – 1.5 mins on eachsides.
5. Add the slitted green chilies.
6. Add a cup of warm water. Add salt to taste, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Stir and mix them thoroughly.
7. Cover and cook in low flame for 10-12 minutes till the fish is properly cooked.