Name: Pomfret Macher Jhaal (Pomfret Fish Curry)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) fillets pomfret fish, each cut in half; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon red chile powder; 2 cups water, divided, or as needed; 4 green chile peppers, slit, divided; 1 tomato, chopped, or to taste; 5 tablespoons mustard seeds; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)

Pomfret Macher Jhaal (Pomfret Fish Curry)

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This is a Bengali delicacy and a good recipe for a pomfret fish lover. It is spicy and tangy. Definitely an easy recipe worth trying. Serve hot with rice.

Recipe by piku

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) fillets pomfret fish, each cut in half
2 teaspoons ground turmeric, divided
salt to taste
1 teaspoon red chile powder
2 cups water, divided, or as needed
4 green chile peppers, slit, divided
1 tomato, chopped, or to taste
5 tablespoons mustard seeds
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)

Directions

Rub pomfret with 1 teaspoon turmeric and a pinch of salt.
Mix remaining 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, red chile powder, and 2 teaspoons water in a small bowl to make a paste.
Combine 2 green chile peppers, tomato, mustard seeds, and salt in a food processor; grind into a paste. Thin paste with water if it appears too thick.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add fish; pan-fry until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer fish to a plate. Add remaining 2 green chile peppers and onion seeds; cook and stir until chile peppers darken, 1 to 2 minutes.
Pour turmeric paste into the skillet; cook and stir until mixture looks dry, about 1 minute. Pour in chile pepper paste; cook and stir until dry, about 1 minute. Pour in enough water to cover; bring to a simmer. Return fish to the skillet and continue simmering, covered, until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 6 minutes.

Editor's Note:

Use any variety of white fish in place of the pomfret, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

492	Calories
35g	Fat
12g	Carbs
34g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 492
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 109mg	36%
Sodium 199mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g
Vitamin C 115mg	573%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1003mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.