Aar Macher Jhol

Aar Macher Jhol

Ingredients

• 600 grams Aar Mach (or Rohu or Katla) fish
• 1 Tomato (Medium size)
• 2 Bay leaves (large)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Ginger Paste
• 4 Green chili paste
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 Green Chili cut length wise
• 6 tablespoon Mustard Oil
• 2 cup Water

Method

1 Marinate the fish with salt and turmeric powder.

2 Cut tomatoes into small pieces. Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for 4-5 minutes.

3 Fry the fishes and keep it.

4 Add bay leaves and cumin seeds. Wait for 1 minute and add the cut tomatoes.

5 Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.

6 Add Ginger Chili paste.

7 Add 2 cups of water and allow it to boil.

8 Add the fried fishes and boil for 5 minutes.

9 Add the cut green chili and salt to taste. Allow it to cook for 5 minutes.