How to Make Authentic Bengali Machher Jhol - A Flavorful Fish Curry Recipe

 Ingredients:

• 4-6 pieces of fresh fish (Rohu, Katla or Hilsa)
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, slit lengthwise
• 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 inch piece of ginger, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 2 cups water
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

• Clean the fish pieces and marinate them with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt for 15-20 minutes.
• Heat mustard oil in a kadhai or a heavy-bottomed pan. When the oil is hot, add the fish pieces and fry them until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan and keep aside.
• In the same pan, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Then, add chopped garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, green chillies, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates from the mixture.
• Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Then, add the fried fish pieces and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
• Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with steamed rice.

Your authentic Bengali Machher Jhol - Fish Curry is ready to enjoy!