Whole Steamed Hilsa

Clean the Hilsa fish thoroughly and cut it into two parts. Wash and clean the inside of the fish.

Place the fish into a pressure cooker and add all the spices: vinegar, sugar, oil, onion slices, green chilies, ginger & garlic paste, and salt.

Handle the fish carefully so that the spices don't get displaced.

Pour water over the fish and spices, ensuring that the fish is covered.

Close the pressure cooker lid and cook it over medium heat for 1 and a half hours.

After 1.5 hours, check the fish bones. If they are soft and easily melt, the fish is properly cooked.

Allow the dish to cool down and then gently remove the fish from the pressure cooker.

Enjoy your Mother's special recipe of whole steamed Hilsa, a dish filled with love and flavour!