Macher Jhol/ Fish Curry

Machher jhol is liberally seasoned with turmeric, garlic, onions, grated ginger, and Indian spices. Potatoes are added to the curry as a thickening agent.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces rohu fish
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp red chilli
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 2 medium potatoes chopped
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp panch phoron
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 medium pureed onion
• 1 eggplant / brinjal
• 4 tbsp mustard oil
• salt as required

FOR GARNISHING:

• 4 green chilli sliced
• 2 coriander leaves

How to Make Macher Jhol:

• Marinate the fish in half the turmeric and salt. Use only half of the turmeric and salt.
• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the marinated fish. Drain the excess oil and put aside.
• In the same pan, fry the potato and eggplant. Put aside.
• Add the panch phoran masala and onions and fry till the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the tomato purée and ginger paste. Keep stirring.
• Add the cumin powder, red chili, turmeric powder, and a little water.
• Cook and mix all the ingredients well till the oil separates.
• Add salt and cook for another 2 mins.
• Add the fried fish and cook for 5 mins then add water.
• Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer.
• When cooked, turn off the heat and add the garam masala powder, cilantro leaves, and green chilis to garnish. Serve hot.