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Macher Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)

Name: Macher Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: indian, bengali
Ingredients: 500 g rohu fish cut into steaks; 1 linguriță turmeric powder; 0,5 linguriță salt; 4 lingură mustard oil; 1 linguriță mustard seed; 0,5 linguriță cumin seed; 2 buc. green chili slit; 1 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 1 lingură ginger grated; 1 lingură garlic minced; 1 buc. tomato chopped; 1 linguriță cumin powder; 1 linguriță coriander powder; 0,5 linguriță red chili powder (opțional); 2 cană water; 2 lingură cilantro chopped

This traditional Bengali fish curry features tender fish pieces simmered in a light, aromatic mustard-ginger gravy. It's a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for serving with steamed rice. The spices are carefully balanced to highlight the freshness of the fish.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 50 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Medie

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține pește și muștar. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

500 grohu fish, cut into steaks
4 lingurămustard oil
2 buc.green chili, slit
1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 lingurăginger, grated
1 lingurăgarlic, minced
1 buc.tomato, chopped
2 canăwater

marinade

1 lingurițăturmeric powder
0,5 lingurițăsalt

whole spices

1 lingurițămustard seed
0,5 lingurițăcumin seed

ground spices

1 lingurițăcumin powder
1 lingurițăcoriander powder
0,5 lingurițăred chili powder(opțional)

garnish

2 lingurăcilantro, chopped

Ustensile

large pan · cutting board · knife

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Pat the fish steaks dry and marinate them with the turmeric powder and salt for 15 minutes.
Aproximativ 15 min.
2
Heat the mustard oil in a large pan or kadai over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke, then reduce the heat slightly.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Heating mustard oil to its smoke point helps mellow its pungent flavor.
3
Carefully shallow-fry the marinated fish pieces in batches until lightly golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the fish and set aside.
Aproximativ 6 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
4
In the same pan with the remaining oil, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter for about 30 seconds.
Aproximativ 1 min.
5
Add the green chilies and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and light golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Aproximativ 6 min.
Nota bucătarului: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking of the onions.
6
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and the oil starts to separate from the mixture, about 3-4 minutes.
Aproximativ 4 min.
Nota bucătarului: Press down on the tomatoes with your spoon to help them break down.
8
Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder (if using). Cook for 1 minute, adding a splash of water if the spices start to stick.
Aproximativ 1 min.
9
Pour in the water and bring the gravy to a simmer. Season with additional salt to taste.
Aproximativ 3 min.
10
Gently add the fried fish pieces back into the simmering gravy. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the fish to absorb the flavors.
Aproximativ 7 min.
Nota bucătarului: Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent the fish from breaking apart.
11
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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Păstrare

Store leftover Macher Jhol in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.