Bikrampurer Ilish Khichuri is a unique and traditional Bangladeshi delicacy known for its exceptional taste and distinctive cooking method. Unlike regular Ilish Khichuri, this famous Bikrampur-style recipe uses the whole hilsa fish, carefully removing the bones before mixing the fish meat directly into the rice and lentils.
The deboned hilsa is combined with fragrant rice, lentils, aromatic spices, and traditional seasonings, allowing the rich flavor of the fish to blend beautifully throughout the khichuri. This special cooking method creates an incredibly flavorful, rich, and comforting dish that is unlike other versions of Ilish Khichuri.
Known as a cherished traditional dish of Bikrampur, this Ilish Khichuri is a wonderful example of authentic Bangladeshi home cooking. The unique combination of tender hilsa, soft rice, lentils, and aromatic spices makes every bite rich and satisfying.
If you are looking for a truly traditional and distinctive Ilish Khichuri recipe, try this famous Bikrampur-style preparation and experience the authentic taste of hilsa cooked in a way that makes this dish truly special.
Ilish Khichuri
Ingredients
- 800 gm Hilsha
- 1 cup Nazirshail rice
- 1/2 cup Lentils
- 1/4 cup Oil
- 1/4 cup Chopped onion
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Cumin paste
- 1/4 tsp ginger paste
- 1/4 tsp garlic paste
- Salt as per taste
- 2 cup Water
- 6 pcs green chili
Instructions
- Add 800 gm hilsha
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- Boil the fish without head and tail
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- Keep the boiled fish water in a separate bowl
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- Remove the fishbones
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- Add 1 cup nazirshail rice and 1/2 cup lentils
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- Add 1/4 cup oil
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- Add 1/4 cup chopped onion and add little bit of water
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- Add 1 tsp red chilli powder,1/2 tsp turmeric powder,1/4 tsp cumin paste,1/4 tsp ginger paste,1/4 tsp garlic paste stir well
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- Add salt as per taste
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- Add washed rice and lentils
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- Lightly fry and add 2 cup warm water
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- Add the boiled fish water
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- Allow it to cook for 7–8 minutes
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- Add the boiled fish
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- Add 6 pcs green chilli
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- Allow to cook for 10 minutes until flavors combine well
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- Ready to serve
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