Pumpkin Peanut Hilsa Curry
Hilsa is traditionally celebrated in Bengali kitchens with the bold punch of mustard and mustard oil, but this time I wanted to break away from the expected. Instead of the sharp tang of sorshe, I paired the queen of fish with a silky peanut–pumpkin sauce, inspired by the creaminess of Italian-style nut and squash blends. The sweetness of pumpkin, the nuttiness of peanuts, and the richness of hilsa come together in a delicate, almost velvety gravy that hugs every grain of steamed rice. #LP26
