Shorshe ilish facts for kids
Shorshe ilish
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| Course | Main course |
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| Place of origin | Bengal |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated national cuisine | Bangladesh, India |
| Main ingredients | Hilsa, mustard paste, turmeric, common salt |
| Variations | Shorshe ilish bhapa |
Shorshe ilish (Bengali pronunciation: [sorʃe iliʃ]) is a Bengali dish, native to the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, made from hilsa or Tenualosa ilisha, a type of herring, cooked in mustard gravy. The dish is popular among the people of Bangladesh where the fish is mainly found and in the neighbouring 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 and/or coriander leaves may be added for flavor.
Variation
Shorshe ilish bhapa 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.
