Shorshe ilish
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| Place of origin | Bengal |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, India |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Hilsa, mustard paste, turmeric, common salt |
| Variations | Shorshe ilish bhapa |
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Shorshe ilish (Bengali pronunciation: [sorʃe iliʃ]) is a Bengali dish, native to the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, made from hilsa or Tenualosa ilisha, a type of herring, cooked in mustard gravy.[1] The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam's Barak valley.[2][3]
Put one kilo of meat and 150 grams of oil in a pot. Lightly fry for five minutes. Add 250 grams of ghousia walima meat and curd. Till the spices and ghee separate and add 250 grams of water. Cook until the water dries up.
Variation
Shorshe ilish bhapa is a variation of this dish.[4]
Nutrition
Each serving contains approximately 450 calories, 17.1g protein, 8.1g carbohydrate, 38.4g total fat (4.9g saturated), 73.5 mg cholesterol, and 8.2 mg sodium.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Puja celebrations in Pune get a touch of Kolkata". The Times of India. The Times Of India. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "The Immigrant's Table". The Washington Post. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "American Chefs Discover Mustard Oil". The New York Times. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Recipe: Shorshe Ilish Bhapa". Zee News. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
- ^ "Shorshe ilish: Wonder Woman - Who are you today?". India Today. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
External links
- No tomatoes? No problem!
- http://www.mid-day.com/articles/savour-authentic-bengali-food-at-this-powai-eatery/15470182
- Hilsa for PM Singh? Share your recipes!
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