Bengali

Macher Jhol

By The Indian Hub Kitchen Toronto, Ontario

Light, fragrant Bengali fish curry with potatoes in a ginger-tomato gravy.

Food Story

Macher jhol is everyday Bengali comfort — light, flavorful, and meant to be poured over rice.

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate fish with turmeric and salt; fry lightly in mustard oil.

  2. 2

    Temper cumin in oil; add onion and ginger paste.

  3. 3

    Add tomato, turmeric, cumin, and coriander; cook until mushy.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes and water; cook until tender.

  5. 5

    Add fish; simmer 10 minutes; serve with rice.

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