Indian Macher Jhol Recipe

ingredients

•  850 grams approx rohu fish
• 1 and half tbsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsp ginger paste
• 1 onion
• 2 tsp garlic paste1 medium tomato (pulp)
• 3-4 tbsp oil (for frying)
• ½ to 1 tsp chilli powder (depends on how hot you want the curry)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder + ½ tsp tsp for sprinkling over the fish
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Making

1. Cut the fish into pieces
   
2. Combine the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, chillies, salt and half the coriander leaves. Coat the fish evenly with this spice mixture.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan set over a medium heat and fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper and set aside.
4. Heat the remaining oil in the same pan and add the cumin and mustard seeds. When they pop, add the garlic, ginger, onion, and tomatoes. Fry gently for 8 minutes.
5. Add about 200ml boiling water and stir to combine it with the masala.
6. Return the fish to the pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and the fish is cooked.
7. Garnish with the remaining coriander and serve hot with rice.