Ilish Pulao

1: Marinate the Hilsha fish for 20-30 minutes with yogurt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, ginger & garlic paste, and onion paste.

2: Fry the marinated fish in ghee and oil for 5-6 minutes on each side.

3: Add the remaining marination and green chilies. Cover the pot until the oil separates.

4: Remove the fish and some gravy, keeping the rest for cooking the rice.

5: Add whole spices and additional ghee to the pot with the gravy.

6: Add the rice and cook without adding water for 5-6 minutes over medium heat.

7: Add measured water and let it come to a boil. Check salt and adjust if needed, then lower the heat.

8: Cover the pot and cook until the rice is done.

9: Add the fried fish back into the pot, along with fried onions and more green chilies. Cover the pot for another 10 minutes.

10: Serve with salad.