Hilsa Roe (Ilish Dim)

Before spawning, female hilsa carry large sacs of roe, and in Chandpur these are treated as a delicacy in their own right. The roe is either fried until golden and crumbly or cooked with onion, chilli and turmeric into a rich bhuna. It is very filling and best eaten with plain rice and a squeeze of lime.

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