IlishMacher Matha Diye Kochu shak/ Hilsa fish head with taro stem is one of thepopular and favorite recipes of most Bengalis. As Hilsa is the main fish,cooked almost in every Bengali household during the rainy season (Jun-Aug), sothe varieties of preparations are also seen. e.g. Doi Ilish, Tel jhol.Gondhoraj Ilish, Ilish posto, Ilish tok. In this recipe, taro stems arecleaned, peeled, and boiled, then cooked with fried Hilsa fish head, temperedwith nigella seeds and with other spices