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Macher Jhol/ Fish Curry

Posted on Sep 22nd, 2022
by Chef's Pencil Staff
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Macher Jhol

Machher jhol, or machha jhola, is a traditional spicy fish curry in Bengali and Odia cuisines in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is a very spicy stew or gravy that is served with rice. 

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

Macher Jhol

Macher Jhol

Chef’s Pencil Staff
4.92 from 47 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

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

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.
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