Shol Macher Jhol
Shol Macher Jhol is a homestyle Bengali fish curry where tender pieces of shol (snakehead fish) are simmered in a light, aromatic broth with potatoes and minimal spices. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity—delicate flavors, a thin yet flavorful gravy, and a comforting warmth that makes it perfect for everyday meals. Traditionally served with hot steamed rice, it captures the essence of authentic Bengali home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp Onion paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp Cumin paste
- add a little water
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 2-3 pcs Big size potato
- 500 gm shol fish
- 2 cup water
- 5-6 pcs green chili
- 1 tsp chak bata
- chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Add 1/4 cup oil
- Add 1/4 cup chopped onion stir until it turns slightly brown
- Add 2 tsp onion paste
- Add 1 tsp salt and stir well
- Add 1 tsp garlic paste and 1 tsp cumin paste and stir well
- Add a little water
- Add 1 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder,1/2 tsp coriander powder
- Add a little water and stir well
- Add 2-3 pcs(big size)potato, cut your potatoes a little thicker and mix well
- Cook it for 5 minutes
- Add 500 gm shol fish with wash and cut also mix well
- Cook it for 5 minutes
- Add 2 cup water
- Cook it for 10 minutes
- Add 5-6 green chili and Cook it for 5 minutes
- Add 1 tsp chak bata and stir carefully
- Add to taste chopped coriander leaves and Cook it for 5 minutes
- Adjust the broth to your desired consistency. Serve hot
