Hilsa Fish Curry is a dish made with mustard oil, Yougart and marinated pieces of hilsa in a rich mustard paste, fried (steamed in a unique way) together until the fish is tender and fragrant.
Hilsa (also known as Ilish Bhaape) is a species of freshwater fish related to herring. This is a classic Bengali dish. This dish is very popular among the natives of Bangladesh and the eastern states of India, such as West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Assam. Hilsa fish lies in the numerous tiny bones which makes eating this fish quite a task.