Shorshe ilish () is a Bengali dish, native to the Bengal region of South Asia, made from hilsa or Tenualosa ilisha, a type of herring, cooked in mustard gravy. The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh. It is widely considered the national dish of Bangladesh. It is also popular in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam's Barak Valley.
Ingredients The main ingredients are hilsa, white mustard, mustard, mustard oil, green chili, black cumin, turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Lime juice or coriander leaves may be added for flavor.
Variation Shorshe ilish is a variation of this dish.
Nutrition Each serving contains approximately 450 calories, 17.1g protein, 8.1g carbohydrate, 38.4g total fat (4.9g saturated), 73.5 mg cholesterol, and 8.2 mg sodium.
See also Bangladeshi cuisine Indian cuisine List of fish dishes
References
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