Hilsa Flavored Rice/ Ilish Pulao

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Keyword ilish polao

Servings people

Add 1/4 tsp garlic and ginger paste and salt to the fish and marinate for 15-30 mins.
Heat the oil and Fry the fish just for 3-5 minutes ( Not deep fry)

Clean the Rice with water properly.
Heat a pan and add mustard oil to it
Add some finely chopped onion to the oil and fry it until the onion turns golden brown color
Add cardamoms, cinnamon, and bay leaf
Add coriander powder, salt, and 1 cup warm water, mix it properly, and cook for 2-3 minutes
Add rice and mix nicely with the spices
Add 4 cups of warm water and cover the pan with a lid.
Cook in low heat for 20 mins
Place the half-fried pieces of fish inside the pan
Add some green chili and fried onion to it and cover with a lid
Cook it in low heat for 5-10 mins and it is ready to serve

The fish pieces should be marinated for 30 minutes
Use moderate amounts of spices in the dish
Hilsa is an extremely delicate fish. So, while turning them while cooking, be extremely careful not to break them
Fish should not be overcooked since doing so will cause them to become dry and lose their soft, juicy texture
When cooking pulao, always use hot water

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