Fried Hilsa

Hilsa rubbed with turmeric and salt, fried in mustard oil — and that oil goes on the rice.

⏱ 25 min · 🍽️ Serves 4
Cost at home ≈ ৳760.00 · by delivery ≈ ৳1,120.00

Costs are rough Dhaka market estimates (2026) and vary by area and season. Delivery price = this site's menu price × servings.

Ingredients

• hilsa — 4 steaks (about 450 g)
• turmeric — 1 tsp, chilli powder — ½ tsp
• salt — to taste
• mustard oil — 4 tbsp
• green chillies — 2

Method

1. Rinse the fish and rub with turmeric, chilli powder and salt; rest 10 minutes.
2. Heat the mustard oil until it just smokes.
3. Fry on medium heat 4–5 minutes a side without moving it much.
4. Fry the chillies last and serve the fish and its oil over hot rice.

All food and drinks are halal

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