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.