PoliGrill: Shorshe Chapila - Indian River Shad fish in Mustard Gravy

Indian River Shad Fish or Chapila Fish or Khoira Fish

Indian river shad is sweet water fish. It's nice to taste. Often it tastes like Hilsa! Very popular fish in India and Bangladesh.It's commonly known as Chapila in Bangladesh and Khoira in India.
Today I prepare a nice dish with this fish CHAPILA IN MUSTARD GRAVY! Those who like fish, must try to get an amazing tasty treat!

Making of Mustard Gravy

Ingredients -

4 X 100 gm Chapila Fish (Indian River Shad)

2 tsp Poppy seed

1 tsp Black mustard seed

2 tsp White mustard seed

1 tsp turmeric powder

4-5 green red chilies

1 tsp black cumin seed

2 tbsp mustard oil

1/2 tsp dry red chili powder

2 tbsp scrapped coconut

salt to taste

Cooked Shad fish in Mustard Gravy

See Video Here

Method -

First, make a paste of these ingredients in blender -
2 tbsp scrapped coconut
2 tsp Poppy seed
1 tsp Black mustard seed
2 tsp White mustard seed
4-5 green red chilies

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the fish both sides well. Keep aside.

After frying of fish, put 1 tsp black cumin seed for seasoning in the left over oil. Pour in the paste you made. Keep flame low.
Add 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp dry red chili powder, salt to taste.
sprinkle 1 tbsp raw mustard oil over it.
Add little (2 tsp) water and mix all the spices.
Now, add fried fish. Put on cover and let it cook for 5-6 minutes. Don't overcook.
After the stipulated time, uncover.
Sprinkle 1 tsp lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with rice!