Macher Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)
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.
Оригінальний рецепт від Forkin
- Загальний час
- 50 хв
- Порції
- 4
- Складність
- Середньо
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Підготовка
Інгредієнти
Інгредієнти
- 500 grohu fish, cut into steaks
- 4 ст. л.mustard oil
- 2 шт.green chili, slit
- 1 шт.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 ст. л.ginger, grated
- 1 ст. л.garlic, minced
- 1 шт.tomato, chopped
- 2 склянкаwater
marinade
- 1 ч. л.turmeric powder
- 0,5 ч. л.salt
whole spices
- 1 ч. л.mustard seed
- 0,5 ч. л.cumin seed
ground spices
- 1 ч. л.cumin powder
- 1 ч. л.coriander powder
- 0,5 ч. л.red chili powder(за бажанням)
garnish
- 2 ст. л.cilantro, chopped
Приладдя
large pan · cutting board · knife
Спосіб приготування
Крок за кроком
- 1
Pat the fish steaks dry and marinate them with the turmeric powder and salt for 15 minutes.
Близько 15 хв
- 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.
Близько 2 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 6 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 1 хв
- 5
Add the green chilies and chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and light golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Близько 6 хв
Примітка кухаря: Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking of the onions.
- 6
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Близько 1 хв
- 7
Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens and the oil starts to separate from the mixture, about 3-4 minutes.
Близько 4 хв
Примітка кухаря: 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.
Близько 1 хв
- 9
Pour in the water and bring the gravy to a simmer. Season with additional salt to taste.
Близько 3 хв
- 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.
Близько 7 хв
Примітка кухаря: Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent the fish from breaking apart.
- 11
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Правильне зберігання
Store leftover Macher Jhol in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave.