Bengali Fish Curry
Bengali Fish Curry, also known as Machher Jhol, is a spicy and tangy dish made with fresh fish, potatoes, and a variety of spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh coriander leaves - For garnish
- Salt - To taste
- Green chilies - 2, slit
- Tomatoes - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Mustard oil - 2 tablespoons
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Potatoes - 2, peeled and cut into cubes
- Fish - 500 grams, cleaned and cut into pieces
Let's Get Started
- Marinate the fish pieces with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan. Fry the fish pieces until they turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same oil, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the potatoes to the pan and fry until they turn golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, and remaining turmeric powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the fried fish pieces and green chilies to the pan. Add water as needed and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Adjust the salt as per taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 3g