Bengali
Chili and Lime Bengali Ilish Bhapa
A spicy and tangy variation with chili's heat and lime's brightness.
22 minutes2 servings

Ingredients
Method
- Add chili powder to mustard paste and lime juice during final fish layering.
- In a steamer, layer hilsa fish, onions, and green chilies.
- Mix mustard paste with turmeric, salt, and oil, then spread over the fish.
- Add water to the steamer, cover, and steam for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice.
- Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.