Hilsha Curry

Ingredients

• 800 g hilsha fishSubstitute: shad or herring
• 3 tbsp mustard pasteSubstitute: English mustard
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 6 pieces green chilies
• 2 medium onion
• 4 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp nigella seeds
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Clean hilsha pieces and rub with turmeric and salt. Let sit 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Lightly fry the fish pieces in mustard oil until just sealed. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   In the same oil, add nigella seeds and sliced onion. Fry until golden.

4. 4

   Mix mustard paste with a little water to form a smooth sauce. Add to the pan with turmeric.

5. 5

   Add 1 cup water and bring to a simmer. Slit green chilies and add to the sauce.

6. 6

   Gently place fish pieces back into the sauce. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve hot with steamed rice — the mustard sauce is meant to be poured generously over the rice.