Shorshe ilish
 Shorshe Ilish | |
| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | Bengal |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, India |
| Main ingredients | Hilsa, mustard paste, turmeric, common salt |
| Variations | Shorshe ilish bhapa |
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Shorshe ilish 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 in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak valley, and the nation of Bangladesh.[2][3]
Ingredients
The main ingredients are hilsa, White Mustard, Mustard, Mustard oil, Green chili, Black cumin, turmeric powder, Red chili powder and salt. lime juice, coriander leaves may be added for flavor.
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 2015-04-18.
- ^ "The Immigrant's Table". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ "American Chefs Discover Mustard Oil". The New York Times. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ "Recipe: Shorshe Ilish Bhapa". Zee News. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
- ^ "Shorshe ilish: Wonder Woman - Who are you today?". India Today. Retrieved 2015-04-18.
External links
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- http://www.mid-day.com/articles/savour-authentic-bengali-food-at-this-powai-eatery/15470182
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