Monday 15 August 2011

Fish in Typical Bengali style: Macher Jhol

Readers, this is the awaited recipe of Fish in typical bengali style: Macher Jhol, without any onion garlic. It is easy to digest, and delicious to eat. Be sure to comment, and follow....
Maacher Jhaal
Ingredients: -
Garnished Fish Pieces
River Fish: 4-5 pieces.
Yellow mustard seeds: 2 tbsp.
Khus-khus: 1 tbsp.
Ginger: One and half inches.
Green chilly: 2-3 nos.
Red chilly powder: 1/4 tsp.
Tomato: 1 no.
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp.
Salt to taste.
Mustard oil(If you like, otherwise use any cooking oil)
Coriander leaf: for garnishing.
Kalongi, Methi dana(fenugreek seeds), Jeera, Fennel seeds(saunf) - mix all together in 1/2 tbsp for tadka.

Method: -
  • Garnish the fish pieces with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, salt, 1 tsp mustard oil and keep it aside.
  • Grind mustard seeds, khus-khus, ginger, green chilly tomato together in a mixer and make a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and put fish pieces and let it fry lightly for just 3-5 mins, but for both sides.
  • Take out the fish pieces from the pan.
  • Put the tadka materials in hot oil.
  • Add above paste in oil and stir it well in medium flame for 3-5 mins.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chilly powder. Stir well. Add water.
  • When water starts to boil, add salt. Cover it with lid and cook it for 2-3 mins.
  • Now, add fish pieces and cover it. Again cook it for 3-5 mins.
  • Garnish it with coriander leaf and 1/2 tsp mustard oil. 
  • Serve it with hot rice, and surely with your love....
Ready to Eat Macher Jhol
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