Aar Macher Jhol
November 20, 2012

Fish(Aar or Rohu or katla) fried and cooked in a ginger and tomato based gravy ususally served with white rice

Cuisine Bengali
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine Bengali
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
aar mach (or rohu or katla) fish
600   grams
tomato (medium size)
1  
bay leaves (large)
2  
ginger paste
1.5   tablespoon
green chili paste
4  
cumin powder
1   teaspoon
coriander powder
1   teaspoon
salt
1.5   teaspoon
cumin seeds
1/2   teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
green chili cut length wise
2  
mustard oil
6   tablespoon
water
2   cup
Instructions

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.