MACHHERE JHOL (BENGALI FISH CURRY)

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A delicate Bengali fish curry. In India, the best parts of a fish are often reserved as a fillet and served grilled, broiled, or cooked alongside a fish stew or curry containing the less attractive portions of fish. The contrasting texture combination is worth trying at your dinner table.

Provided by Rina H.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds thick whitefish fillets, cut into large chunks
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ teaspoon black cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds

Steps:

  • Bring the tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water to a boil in a four quart saucepan; reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the fish to the saucepan.
  • Heat a separate skillet over medium heat, and toast the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, just a few seconds. Stir the spices into the saucepan. Simmer until the flavors integrate, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 136.5 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 417.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Liz Lenny
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This recipe is a must-try for any Bengali food lover.


Ramlochanthakur1234 Thakur1234
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks absolutely delicious.


Tanner Mcgovern
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This is the perfect recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Adhiklal Thakur
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this curry.


Jhon Romero Gaibor
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This curry is so flavorful and delicious. I'm definitely making it again.


MUNSIFKHAN MG
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I'm not the biggest fan of fish, but this curry was so good that I couldn't stop eating it.


Janie
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This recipe is a game-changer. I never thought I could make fish curry this good at home.


Abdullah jani
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I've made this curry several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for fish curry.


Chaudhary Rehan
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This is a must-try recipe for any fish lover.


Mana ram K.c
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I was skeptical about making this curry, but I'm so glad I did. It was absolutely delicious.


Muhammadazeem Ibrahim
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This curry is simply amazing. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves fish.


Burhan Malik
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to make fish curry.


Olwenene Oyintando
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This is the best Bengali fish curry I've ever had. The flavors are out of this world.


360 tv
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I made this curry for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without any complaints.


Md:Zahid Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish curry was a hit at my dinner party.


Satto Kumar
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this curry was amazing. The sauce was so flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Amelia Weedor
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This is my new favorite fish curry recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Folayemi Damilola
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fish was flaky and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it!


Prince piousky Adibe
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This Bengali fish curry was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the fish was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.