Machher Jhol

Machher Jhol

📍 West Bengal 🍽️ Bengali Non-Vegetarian 🍗 Easy 👁️ 21 views
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The everyday Bengali fish curry - mustard oil, turmeric, panch phoron and seasonal vegetables with fresh river fish. Simple, soul-satisfying perfection.

15mPrep
30mCook
45mTotal
4Serves
260kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rub fish with turmeric and salt. Fry in hot mustard oil until golden on both sides. Remove and keep aside.

    10 min
  2. 2

    In same oil, fry panch phoron until it splutters. Add green chillies.

    2 min
  3. 3

    Add potatoes and fry 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin and cook until tomatoes break down.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Add 2 cups warm water and salt. Bring to boil, add fried fish gently.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until potatoes are cooked. Serve with steamed white rice.

    10 min