Ingredients

• 6 to 8 slices - hilsa fish
• 1.5 tbsps - mustard seeds
• 2 to 3 - green chillies
• 1/4 - grated coconut
• pinch - turmeric
• mustard oil for frying
• coriander leaves for garnishing
• salt to taste

How to Make Steamed Hilsa

• Grind mustard seeds, green chillies, coconut and salt.
• Mix this paste with mustard oil and turmeric.
• Rub the paste over the fish slices.
• Put the fish in a greased dish, cover and cook over steam (this can also be done in a pressure cooker).
• Steam until mustard gives off a sharp aroma.
• Remove and sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with hot rice.