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.