Machher Jhol

Machher Jhol

Machher Jhol (Machha jhola) in a oriya style
Origin
Alternative name(s)	Machha jhola
Place of origin	India
Region or state	West Bengal, Orissa, Bangladesh
Details
Course	Seafood curry
Main ingredient(s)	Fish, potatoes, tomatoes, seasonings

Machher Jhol or Machha Jhola is a traditional Bengali and Oriya fish curry. It is in the form of a very spicy stew that is served with rice. Machher Jhol is liberally seasoned with turmeric, garlic, onions, and grated ginger. Potatoes are added to the stew as a thickening agent. Tomatoes are also added to impart the dish with a reddish color which is preferred by the people of Bengal. ^[1]

The kinds of fish that typically used in Bengali households are Hilsa (called Ilisi), Rohu (called Rohi), and Catla (called Bhakura). Apart from these there are some very famous small sized fish that are normally favoured over others.^[2]

Ingredients

Fish, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, chilli peppers, other seasonings.

References

See also

• Fish curry
• Dahi Machha
• Chingudi Jhola
• Chhencheda
• Oriya cuisine

External links

• Maacher Jhol's Recipe

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