Macher Jhol

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4.9

141 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Macher Jhol

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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
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Instructions

How to Make Macher Jhol:

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