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Bengali Rohu Curry (maach er jhol)

Mustard oil, panch phoron and a thin spiced gravy — the everyday Bengali fish curry.

40m Serves 4 Easy
HK

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Bengali Rohu Curry (maach er jhol)

Method

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Rub fish with turmeric and salt, shallow-fry till just sealed.

  2. 02

    In the same oil, splutter panch phoron, then add potato and turmeric.

  3. 03

    Add 2 cups water, simmer till potato is half-done.

  4. 04

    Slide in fried fish, simmer 6 minutes. Finish with raw mustard oil.

Chef's note

A weeknight Bengali staple. Serve with steamed rice.

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