Ilish Vaja / Fried Hilsha

Ingredients:

• 1 Hilsa fish
• Red chilly powder to test
• Turmeric powder to test
• Oil as required
• Salt to taste
• Fried onion for garnishing

Method:

1. First cut the Hilsa into pieces and clean finely.
2. Mix finely the chilli powder and turmeric powder and salt with Hilsa, and then marinate the fish for 20-25 minutes.
3. Now heat the oil in a fry pan, and add pieces of Hilsa .
4. Fry the fish until turns to crispy and brown color.
5. Transfer fish on paper towel for drain the excess oil.
6. Garnish with the fried onion and serve hot.