About
Fish Jhol is a traditional Bengali dish made with fish in a mustard base. The fish is usually marinated in a mixture of spices and cooked in a curry made with mustard oil, onion, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a variety of spices. The dish is usually served with steamed rice. It forms a quintessential part of a Bengali diet.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
8.5
Fats
3.3
Carbs
6.3
Fibre
0.5
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Recipe
Ingredients
kg fish (any white fish)
1/2
mustard oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
sugar
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
green chillies, chopped
2
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
chopped mint leaves
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Heat the mustard oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds.
Step 3:
Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, sugar and salt. Fry for a few seconds.
Step 4:
Add the fish pieces and fry for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the green chillies, coriander leaves, mint leaves and lemon juice.
Step 6:
Cook for a few minutes until the fish is cooked through.
Step 7:
Serve hot with steamed rice.
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We've got some serious foodies in our community! 49202 users have chowed down on Fish Jhol a whopping 153352 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 49202 users have chowed down on Fish Jhol a whopping 153352 times.
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