Ingredients

• River Fish - 1 kg
• Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
• Kalonji Seeds - 2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Mustard Oil - 80 g
• Tomato - 50 g
• Green Chilli - 20 g
• Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
• Fresh Coriander Leaves - 25 g

How to Make Macher Tela Jhol

• Cut the fish, preferably rohu, into slices after descaling and apply salt and turmeric. Set aside.
• Deep fry the fish till crisp and reserve.
• Smoke oil and crackle kalonji seeds.
• Make a paste of turmeric and red chilli in water and add to the pan.
• Cook for 5 minutes.
• Add chopped tomato, slit green chillies and salt and simmer.
• Add fish pieces and simmer.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.