Machhere Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Total Time:
30 mins

Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 2largetomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 2teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1tablespoonground turmeric
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • 2cupswater
  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil
  • 2poundsthick whitefish fillets, cut into large chunks
  • ½teaspoonmustard seeds
  • ½teaspooncumin seeds
  • ½teaspoonblack cumin seeds
  • ¼teaspoonfennel seeds, lightly crushed
  • ¼teaspoonfenugreek seeds

  • Directions

    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 (per serving)

    367 Calories
    18g Fat
    6g Carbs
    45g Protein

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