Steamed Hilsa in a Microwave

Steamed Hilsa or Bhapa Ilish is a traditional Bengali recipe. A super quick dish, this scrumptious delicacy would be loved by people of all age groups.

Ingredients

• Hilsa fillets—5-7
• Fresh coconut, shredded – 1 cup
• Mustard seeds – 1 tbsp
• Curd – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
• Poppy seeds – 1 tbsp
• Green chillies – 8
• Mustard oil – As per requirement
• Salt – As per requirement

Method

Step 1: Rinse and clean the hilsa fillets under running water for a minute. Take a bowl and add salt and turmeric powder and marinate it for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Soak poppy seeds in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain the excess water and keep it aside.

Step 3: Take a mixer grinder jar and blend soaked poppy seeds, mustard seeds, green chillies, coconut and salt into a fine paste using little water. For a smooth blending experience, you can buy Morphy Richards Ace Plus 750 Watts Mixer Grinder or visit our official online store for more options.

Step 4: Take a bowl and add curd, turmeric powder, mustard oil and coconut and mustard seeds paste. Mix all the ingredients and coat the hilsa fillets properly. Keep it aside for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5: Take a microwave proof container and add hilsa fillets, mustard oil, shredded green chillies and salt. Cover the container with clean plastic wrap/ cling film. Prick the cling film once with a toothpick or any sharp object to release vapours.

Step 6: Place the container in a microwave oven and cook it for 8-10 minutes at medium temperature. Drizzle one tablespoon of oil on top of the fillets before serving. Morphy Richards Microwave Oven heats and cooks food much faster than any conventional method of cooking. To buy, visit our official online store for more options.

Your Steamed Hilsa is ready to serve hot with white rice. 

Notes/Tips:

Do not overcook the fish fillets in the microwave else it will become tight and chewy.

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