Machh Ka Jhor (Fish Curry)
A light, thin turmeric-based fish curry from the riverine belts of Mithila, made with freshwater fish and minimal spices to let the fish flavour shine.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 220 kcal
Equipment
- •Earthen or aluminium pot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- fat
- 11 g
- carbs
- 6 g
- fibre
- 1 g
- protein
- 24 g
- calories
- 220 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Rub the fish pieces with salt and 1 tsp turmeric. Let them sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a pot. Fry the fish pieces on both sides until just golden, then remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same oil, sizzle cumin seeds or panch phoron (five-spice mix) until fragrant.
- 4
Add chopped onion and fry until see-through. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly.
- 5
Add chopped tomato and the remaining turmeric. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
- 6
Pour in 500 ml water and bring it to a boil. Season with salt.
- 7
Gently slide the fried fish pieces into the thin broth along with slit green chillies.
- 8
Simmer uncovered on low heat for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Serve hot with rice.
Chef's tips
Keep the curry deliberately thin and watery, which is characteristic of jhor (light broth) rather than a thick gravy. Handle the fish gently once added to avoid breaking the pieces.
Ingredient substitutions
- rohu → catla or any firm freshwater fish
Storage
Refrigerate for up to a day; fish curries are best eaten fresh.
Reheating
Reheat gently over low heat without vigorous stirring.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Overcooking the fish once added to the broth, making it fall apart.
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