Bangladeshi Fish Curry (Macher Jhol)

Ingredients

• 4 fish steaks (carp, tilapia or cod)
• 2 potatoes, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 2 green chillies
• 4 tbsp mustard oil (or any oil)
• Salt
• Coriander

Instructions

1. Rub the fish with a little turmeric and salt; lightly fry and set aside.
2. Fry the potatoes until golden; set aside.
3. Soften the onion, add the ginger-garlic, tomatoes and ground spices.
4. Add 2 cups water and the potatoes; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Slide in the fish and green chillies; cook gently 8 minutes.
6. Finish with coriander.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with plain rice.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh; keeps a day.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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