Alternative names Machha jhola Type of dish Seafood curry Serving temperature Hot | Course Seafood curry Place of origin Bengal | |
Region or state Bangladesh, West Bengal, Odisha Region Bangladesh, West Bengal, Odisha Main ingredients Fish, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Seasonings Similar Luchi, Mitha dahi, Malabar Matthi Curry, Sorshe Ilish, Vegetable tarkari | ||
Machher Jhol or Machha Jhola (Bengali: মাছের ঝোল) is a traditional Bengali and Odia spicy fish stew. 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.
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The kinds of fish that typically used in Bengali and Oriya households are Hilsa (called Ilisi), Rohu (called Rohi), and Catla (called Bhakura). Apart from these, there are some famous small sized fish that are normally favoured over others.
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Ingredients
Fish, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, chilli peppers, other seasonings.
References
Machher Jhol Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA