1. Ilish Macher Paturi A popular dish where the hilsa is marinated with a mustard and yoghurt paste, wrapped up in banana leaves and cooked in mustard oil

1. Ilish Macher Paturi A popular dish where the hilsa is marinated with a mustard and yoghurt paste, wrapped up in banana leaves and cooked in mustard oil

2. Bhapa Ilish One of the much loved Hilsa fish dishes of the Bengalis is Bhapa Ilish which is prepared by steaming the fish in a potent mustard, yoghurt and coconut paste

2. Bhapa Ilish One of the much loved Hilsa fish dishes of the Bengalis is Bhapa Ilish which is prepared by steaming the fish in a potent mustard, yoghurt and coconut paste

3. Ilish Mach Bhaja A simple yet a delicious dish is ilish mach bhaja or hilsa fish fry and having it can make you relish the strong umami flavours of Hilsa

3. Ilish Mach Bhaja A simple yet a delicious dish is ilish mach bhaja or hilsa fish fry and having it can make you relish the strong umami flavours of Hilsa

4. Shorshe Ilish The star of Shorshe Ilish is of course the mustard paste and it is not only heavenly in taste but a feast for the visuals too due to the vibrant yellow colour

4. Shorshe Ilish The star of Shorshe Ilish is of course the mustard paste and it is not only heavenly in taste but a feast for the visuals too due to the vibrant yellow colour

5. Doi Ilish As the name itself says, Doi Ilish is cooked in a spicy yoghurt based sauce which is not only extremely delicious in taste but of a sizzling aroma too

5. Doi Ilish As the name itself says, Doi Ilish is cooked in a spicy yoghurt based sauce which is not only extremely delicious in taste but of a sizzling aroma too

6. Ilish Korma This is a much lesser known Hilsa fish recipe of the Bengalis where the fish is s cooked in a gravy of onion, garlic, gingerand further made delicious with generous amounts of cashew paste

6. Ilish Korma This is a much lesser known Hilsa fish recipe of the Bengalis where the fish is s cooked in a gravy of onion, garlic, gingerand further made delicious with generous amounts of cashew paste

7. Ilish Pulao It is a heavenly one pot meal where the basic rice is given a magical touch with Hilsa and spices to turn into a feast for the senses as well as the stomach

7. Ilish Pulao It is a heavenly one pot meal where the basic rice is given a magical touch with Hilsa and spices to turn into a feast for the senses as well as the stomach

8. Ilish Er Jhol A regular fish curry found in Bengali households specially during summer is Ilish Er Jhol which is a light broth infused with flavours of kaalo jeere, green chillies, and sharp mustard oil..

8. Ilish Er Jhol A regular fish curry found in Bengali households specially during summer is Ilish Er Jhol which is a light broth infused with flavours of kaalo jeere, green chillies, and sharp mustard oil..

9. Panikhola Ilish A simple yet comforting meal of a rustic Hilsa fish stew with coarsely chopped onions, some green chillies and a generous amount of mustard oil

9. Panikhola Ilish A simple yet comforting meal of a rustic Hilsa fish stew with coarsely chopped onions, some green chillies and a generous amount of mustard oil

10. Dudh Ilish It is a light milk-based curry cooked with Hilsa fish and a few selected spices

10. Dudh Ilish It is a light milk-based curry cooked with Hilsa fish and a few selected spices

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