Bengali Bhapa Ilish Fritters

Bengali Bhapa Ilish Fritters are a twist on the traditional Bengali dish Bhapa Ilish. These crispy fritters are made with mustard oil fried hilsa fish, onions, and spices, then served with a side of tangy mustard sauce. This recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a delightful snack to enjoy.

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 kilogram Hilsa Fish (smoked)
• 2 cups Onion (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Mustard Oil
• 2 tsps Chili Flakes
• 2 tsps Ginger (grated)
• 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tsps Mustard Powder
• 1 tsp teaspoon Bengali Five Spice (Panch phoron)
• 1/4 tsp teaspoon Soda Bicarbonate
• 1 tsp teaspoon Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the hilsa fish pieces with mustard oil, onion, mustard powder, chili flakes, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and five spice powder. Cover and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the gram flour, rice flour, soda bicarbonate, and baking soda in a separate bowl.

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the dry mixture to the marinated hilsa mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Step 4: Divide the mixture into small portions and shape them into fritters.

5. 5

   Step 5: Heat a deep non-stick pan with oil and fry the fritters until they turn golden brown.

6. 6

   Step 6: Drain the fritters on a paper towel and serve hot.

7. 7

   Step 7: Prepare the mustard sauce by mixing mustard paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, and green chili in a bowl.

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the mustard sauce to the fritters and serve hot.

💡 Pro Tips

Use fresh hilsa fish and mustard oil for the authentic flavor. Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your taste. Serve with a side of tangy mustard sauce.

📊 Nutrition per Serving