Shorshe ilish
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 in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam’s Barak valley, and in the neighbouring nation of Bangladesh.[2][3]
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| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | Bengal |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated national cuisine | Bangladesh, India |
| Main ingredients | Hilsa, mustard paste, turmeric, common salt |
| Variations | Shorshe ilish bhapa |
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Ingredients
The main ingredients are hilsa, white mustard, mustard, mustard oil, green chili, black cumin, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Lime juice and/or 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]
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!
