How long does Bengali Fish Curry take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Bengali Fish Curry serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Bengali Fish Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Bengali Fish Curry?

4 Rohu Fish, 1 Potato, 2 Tomato, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 5 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Bengali Fish Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Bengali Fish Curry?

About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Bengali Fish Curry

Name: Bengali Fish Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 4 Rohu Fish, Slices; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 Tomato, Roughly Chopped; 1 Onion, Roughly Chopped; 1 Potato, Thick Slices; 5 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water

35 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as macher jhol, machher jhol · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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Bengali fish curry: fried rohu and potato simmered in a mustard oil gravy of onion paste and tomato. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

Rohu Fish, Slices4
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Tomato, Roughly Chopped2
Onion, Roughly Chopped1
Potato, Thick Slices1
Oil5 tbsp
Mustard Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Green Chilli, Slit2
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Water1 cup

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	612kcal	1224kcal
Protein	3.6g	7.2g
Carbohydrate	25g	51g
Fat	56g	111g
Fibre	4.6g	9.2g
Sugar	7.5g	15g

Cookd masalas for rohu fish

Method

1
Marinate the fish in salt and turmeric powder.
Rohu FishSaltTurmeric Powder
2
Make a paste of 2 tomatoes, strain and set aside.
Tomato
3
Make a fine paste of 1 onion.
Onion
4
Fry the potato slices in the oil until golden brown and set aside.
PotatoOil
5
Fry the fish in oil for 3 minutes and set aside.
6
Add mustard oil and 1 sliced onions and the slit green chillies. Saute for a minute and add the onion paste of 1 onion. Saute for 3 mins.
Mustard OilOnionGreen Chilli
7
Add the tomato puree and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the powdered spices and salt, and continue to saute.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderSalt
8
Add the potatoes, a cup of water and boil for 5 minutes.
Water
9
Add the fish and cook for 2 minutes. Serve with rice.

Before you start

How long does Bengali Fish Curry take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Bengali Fish Curry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Bengali Fish Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Bengali Fish Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Bengali Fish Curry?: 4 Rohu Fish, 1 Potato, 2 Tomato, 1 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 5 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Bengali Fish Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Bengali Fish Curry?: About 612 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.