Nona Ilish is a dried form of Hilsa Fish. Nona means Salted and Ilish stands for Hilsa. Dried Hilsa preserved with salt is a delicacy popular in Bangladesh even today. This is equally popular in the North-Eastern states of India, especially Coxbazar. Hilsa is preserved with loads of salt and no added synthetic preservatives. This is an age-old process of preserving fish. The process also helps pack in the flavour critical to the sensory experience.
INGREDIENTS
- Nona Ilish/ Dried Hilsa Fish: 5-6 pieces
- Eggplant: 1pieces
- Onion: 1cup
- Ginger Paste: 1 Tsp
- Garlic Paste: 2 Tsp
- Garlic: 5-6
- Dried Chili: 2-3
- Green Chili: 5-6
- Coriander Powder: 1 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder: 1 Tsp
- Red Chili Powder: 2 Tsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil: 1/4 cup
Chef: Afroza Naznin Shumi
Director: Shahid Sharif