Macher Jhol

Ingredients:

River Fish - 1 kg

Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp

Kalonji Seeds - 2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Mustard Oil - 80 gms

Tomato - 50 gms

Green Chilli - 20 gms

Red Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp

Fresh Coriander Leaves - 25 gms

Preparation :

* Cut the fish, preferably rohu, into darnes 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.