Macher Tela Jhol

Description

 * Ethnicity - Bengali, East Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * River Fish - 1 kg
 * Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
 * Kalonji Seeds - 2 tsp
 * Salt - to taste
 * Mustard Oil - 80 gms
 * Tomato - 50 gms
 * Green Chilli - 20 gms
 * Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
 * Fresh Coriander Leaves - 25 gms

Directions

 * 1) Cut the fish, preferably rohu, into darnes after descaling and apply salt and turmeric. Set aside.
 * 2) Deep fry the fish till crisp and reserve.
 * 3) Smoke oil and crackle kalonji seeds.
 * 4) Make a paste of turmeric and red chilli in water and add to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add chopped tomato, slit green chillies and salt and simmer. Add fish pieces and simmer.
 * 6) Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves.