Wednesday, 19 July 2017

Loitte macher jhol

  • 1kl loitya maach or Bombay Duck cleaned and washed( cut into 2-3 medium sized pieces depending up the size of the fish)
  • 1 medium sized onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Green chili paste  
  • 1-2 whole green chilies
  • 1 + 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1/2tsp. kashmiri red chili powder   
  • 1tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves (Cilantro)
  • Salt to taste
  • 5 – 6 tbsp. mustard oil( do not compromise on oil).
Smear the fish with half tsp. turmeric and salt and one tsp oil. Now take a pan and heat the oil.  Fry the onion till golden brown. Once it is done add cumin powder,turmeric powder,kasjmiri red cihili powder and green chili paste,salt. cook for 2 mins and  chopped tomatoto. again cook for few mins. Add the fish. cover the lid. Occasionally turn the fish around but ensure that it dose not brake. Cook till oil separates . Boil 3/4th cup of water and add to fish curry. After 1-2 mins add the coriander  leaves.
Loitte macher jhol is ready to serve with hot plane rice:)

NB: Please do not add sugar .

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