Lifestyle Desk: Hilsa season is going on. In this season it is easy to get more flavorful hilsa. Besides, the price will be within reach now compared to other times. Hilsa is not available except during this time of the year.

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So if you want to eat hilsa all year round, now is the best time to store hilsa. This fish does not change in taste if stored properly. But for this one must know how to preserve hilsa throughout the year keeping the taste intact. Let us know about two great ways to preserve hilsa throughout the year-

Storage in deep freezer: If you want to store hilsa in deep freezer, wrap the whole hilsa in a polythene bag. Care should be taken to prevent air from entering inside. Then keep the polythene wrapped hilsa in the deep freezer. The taste will remain intact throughout the year. You can cut and save if you want.

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Preservation with turmeric powder: First cut the hilsa fish into pieces. Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, half teaspoon of coriander powder and enough salt for one fish. Place the marinated fish pieces in a covered bowl and keep in the deep freezer. If kept like this it will be good for a few months. However, it is better to keep hilsa fish whole.