Bengali Fish Curry
Bengali Fish Curry, also known as "Maach er Jhol" in Bengali, is a traditional dish from the Bengal region of India and Bangladesh. It is a flavorful and spicy fish curry made with a variety of spices, tomatoes, onions, and sometimes coconut milk. The dish typically features fish such as Rohu, Katla, or Hilsa, and is seasoned with mustard oil, cumin, turmeric, and other spices. It is often served with steamed rice or bread and is enjoyed by fish lovers for its delicious and aromatic flavors.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces fish (such as Rohu, Katla, or Hilsa)
- 2 onions thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2-3 green chilies slit
- 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 2-3 tablespoons mustard oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Heat mustard oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and the oil starts to separate.
- Add water to make a gravy consistency. Bring it to a boil.
- Gently add the fish pieces to the gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for about 10-15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or bread.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 91mg (4%)Potassium: 267mg (8%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 668IU (13%)Vitamin C: 15mg (18%)Calcium: 30mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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