Author: Allison Robinson

Palla fish, also called ilish fish, Tenualosa ilisha, ilishi, hilsa, hilsa shad, or hilsa herring, are perhaps the most popular freshwater fish of Bangladesh and West Bengal. In fact, ilish recipes are among the most loved dishes in these regions of India. For example, bhetki palla fish curry, shorshe ilish (mustard flavored palla fish), and palla chop (fried palla fish) make many Bengalis swoon over how absolutely delicious they are! However, did you know that there are actually many other facts about this beloved aquatic creature? It’s called palla because the Bengali word palla literally means full. Palla fish is…