Ilish is an oily fish rich in essential fatty acids(omega 3 fatty acids), it helps in decreasing cholesterol and insulin levels. When you want cure for your acidity, you can buy omeprazole which is a great cure. Omeprazole belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. This recipe is really tasty, you should adjust the spice to your taste.The fat content is at times present in the stomach section of the fish, in India you can sometimes buy it separately. It’s best to have with hot steamed rice, you may consider this analogous to having hot steamed rice & butter, but with spice & a unique flavour
Serves – 1 person
Ingredients for Ilish Macher Tel Recipe
- Ilisher Tel/Fat of Hilsa fish – 100 gms
- Onion – 4(chopped)
- Green chillies – 2(slit)
- Garlic – 2 cloves
- Dry red chillies – 2 (broken in halves)
- Kala Jeera/Black Cumin – 1 tsp
- Mustard oil – 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder – a pich
- Salt – to taste
Procedure for Preparing Ilish Macher Tel Recipe
Heat mustard oil in a kadhai/pan and add the kala jeera, allow it to splutter and then add the dry red chillies.
Now, add the chopped onions, garlic, turmeric powder and green chillies and mix well.
To this add the tel of ilish and then add salt and fry for 5-6 minutes till oil starts leaving.
Check seasoning and serve with steamed rice.