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Maacher Jhaal
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Maacher Jhaal

8 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

153
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
6g
Carbs

Counts 5 of 7 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Carp not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of Carp, scaled and cleaned
  • 1 large, ripe tomato, chopped
  • 2 tbs of fresh mustard paste
  • 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp of oil.
  • 2 green chillis, slit vertically
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 sprig of coriander, chopped finely

Directions

1

Wash the fish and dry. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of turmeric and salt and mix well. Keep aside for 10-15 mins.

2

Heat the oil in a karhai or a wok and fry the marinated fish. Remove from karhai and set aside.

3

Now add the chopped tomatoes to the oil and saute for 2 mins.

4

Add the mustard paste and the remaining turmeric and cook on high flame for 1 min.

5

Pour little water slowly on the sides and boil for another minute.

6

Add the fried fish pieces and cover with lid. Reduce flame and let it cook for 5 minutes.

7

Finally add salt and the slit green chillies. Stir lightly to bring gravy to thick consistency.

8

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with rice.

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Category:Bengali Cuisine

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Category:Bengali Non-Vegetarian

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Category:Bengali Recipes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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