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Maacher Jhol – Light Bengali Fish Stew


Serves 2 to 3

Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 green finger chillies, chopped
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 30g coriander leaves, chopped
  • 500g haddock fillets, skinned and cut into pieces 7.5-9cm (3-3½ inches) long
  • 3 tbsp groundnut oil
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp brown or black mustard seeds
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp peeled and grated root ginger
  • 1 medium spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes , roughly chopped

Method

  1. Mix together the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, chillies, salt and coriander leaves. Coat the fish evenly with the spice mixture.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Fry the fish for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on kitchen paper and set aside.
  3. 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. Add about 200ml boiling water and stir for a minute.
  4. Return the fish to the pan and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce is brownish and not too thick and the fish is cooked. Garnish with the remaining coriander and serve hot with naan or pitta breads.
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