Macher Jhol
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Macher Jhol
Description
This Macher Jhol recipe uses marinated rohu fish fillets fried in mustard oil, which imparts a pungent depth to the dish. Fried potatoes and eggplant are added alongside a spice base made from panch phoron, cumin, red chili, turmeric, and pureed onions. Tomato purée and ginger paste contribute acidity and warmth, while cooking the mixture until the oil separates builds rich flavor.
The fried fish is then gently simmered with the spiced gravy and water to create a light but flavorful curry. The finishing touch includes garnishing with garam masala, fresh cilantro, and sliced green chilies, which add fragrance and a slight heat. This curry pairs well with plain rice and is served hot to appreciate its comforting flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces rohu fish
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp red chili pepper
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 cup tomato puree
- 2 potato chopped, medium
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp panch phoron
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 onion medium pureed
- 1 eggplant aka brinjal
- 4 tbsp mustard oil
- salt as required
FOR GARNISHING:
- 4 green chilli sliced
- 2 Coriander leaves
Instructions
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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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