Macher Dimer Tok/  Ilish Macher Dimer Tok:

Hilsa or Ilish fish is a very common and favourite among Bengalis in India, Bangladesh, and Tripura. The array of dishes is made out of this fish, my favourites are Doi Ilish, Ilish Pulao, and Sarse Ilish. Only Ilish mach bhaja( fried Hilsa fish steak) is awesome in taste. The best part is the Hilsa fish egg or roe, which is very tasty and a delicacy among Bengali fish recipes. I love Hilsa fish like anything so on my birthday Mom used to make dishes out of Hilsa fish and egg. Among them, Kacha aam diye Ilish macher dimer tok( A sour curry made with raw mango and Hilsa fish egg ) is my favourite. After a long time, I went to an Indian grocery and bought some Hilsa fish along with Hilsa egg separately. Other than frying them in mustard oil or making spicy curry I craved my mom's recipe, Kacha Aam diye Ilish macher dimer tok. I called Mom and asked for her recipe and last Sunday I made Kacha aam diye Ilish Macher dimer Tok. It tastes awesome and it is easy to make. Ready in 15 minutes. 

 I used raw mango as my mom used to, however, tamarind can be used to make this dish instead of raw mango. Try this recipe and leave your comments in the comment box below. Will be back with some exciting delicacy dishes in my next blog.

Some other fish recipes:
Macher dimer bora(Fish egg/ roe fritters)
Shrimp Biryani
Aar macher jhal( Spicy Catfish curry)
Pui Chingri( Malabar spinach with shrimp)
Boal macher matha diye chalkumror ghonto 

Doi Ilish

Daab Chingri

Ilish macher mathar Pulao

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Course - Side dish

Dish - Bengali

Author- Usashi Mandal

Serves- 2

Preparation time- 20 minutes

Cooking time - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 piece or cube of Hilsa fish egg

10 sliced raw mango pieces

2 dry whole red chili

2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp turmeric powder

2 tbsp mustard oil

2 tsp sugar (optional)

Salt for seasoning

Instructions:

1. Wash the fish egg very cautiously otherwise it will break and drain with water.

2. Drain all excess water, and rub turmeric and salt on it. Cut raw mango into thin slices.

3. Heat mustard oil in a wok or kadhai. Add whole dry red chilli and mustard seeds. When it starts cracking add raw mango slices and fry. Add salt, sugar, and turmeric powder. Add marinated fish eggs.

4. Fry a bit then add 1 cup of water. Let it cover and cook for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes give a stirring mix it well and cook for another 7 to 8 minutes. 

5. Ilish macher dimer tok is ready. Let it cool before serving.