Bhapa (Steamed) Ilish - Sorshe bata Ilish (Dedicated to Altu Kakima)

Bhapa (Steamed) Ilish - Sorshe bata Ilish (Dedicated to Altu Kakima)

Shopping list: 

• 500 gms Ilish Maach (Hilsa)
• 2 tbsp Black Mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp Poppy seeds ( Posto/ Khaskhas)
• 5 Hot Chillies
• As per taste Salt
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp mustard oil

Preparation:

Wash and clean 5-6 pieces of Ilish cut in steak size pieces.

Sprinkle fish slices with salt & turmeric powder.

Soak Mustard seeds,Poppy seeds,Green Chillies in less than 1/2 cup of water for 30 minutes
Grind the above with little salt to make a thick mustard paste or shorshe bata. In a bowl add the mustard paste,1 tbsp Mustard Oil,1/2 tsp Turmeric powder,salt to taste. Mix well.Marinate the fish in the marinade for half an hour.

Cooking Method:

Smear a pressure cooker safe bowl with little mustard oil. Place the fish pieces in the bowl in one single layer. Pour the prepared mustard paste over it so that it covers all the fish pieces nicely. Spread paste liberally on fish. Marinate the fish in the marinade for half an hour.

Cover the Pressure cooker with lid & steam the fish for eight to ten minutes.

Serve hot with hot steamy rice.

In case you want to make it in  Microwave, mix  whole ingredient including the fish  in a microwave safe  closed container. Close the lid and cook it in microwave for 8 to 10 minute.