Parshe Macher Jhol
March 10, 2013

A traditional bengali preparation of Parshe Mach with coriander leaves

Cuisine Bengali
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 35  minutes
  • Cuisine Bengali
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 35  minutes
Ingredients
parshe mach (mullet fish)
400   grams
mustard oil
4   tablespoon
tomato (big)
1  
bunch of coriander leaves
1  
kalonji (kala zeera)
1/2   teaspoon
ginger paste
1   tablespoon
green chili
4  
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
cumin powder
1   teaspoon
salt
Salt   teaspoon
water
1 1/2   cup
Instructions

1. Mix the fish with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

2. Cut the tomato in to small pieces and set aside the other ingredients.

3. Heat oil in a Kadhai or Pan, and lightly fry the fishes and keep them in a dish or bowl

4. Add Kalonji to the hot oil and then add the tomato pieces and stir for a minute.

5. Add the ginger paste, 2 green chili (cut in to halves vertically), cumin powder, remaining turmeric powder and salt. Mix it well and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

6. Add 1 and 1/2 cup of water and allow to boil

7. Add the fried fishes, and allow it to cook for 5-10 minutes.

8. Add the coriander leaves and stir it well. The fish preparation is ready to be served with hot white rice.