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Tilapia Fish in a Spicy Gravy (Tilapia Machher Jhal)

Nov-10-2016
Susmita Mitra
15 minutes
Prep Time
60 minutes
Cook Time
4 People
Serves
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ABOUT Tilapia Fish in a Spicy Gravy (Tilapia Machher Jhal) RECIPE

Tilapia machher jhal is a typical Bengali delicacy.

Recipe Tags

  • Non-veg
  • Easy
  • Everyday
  • West Bengal
  • Simmering
  • Boiling
  • Frying
  • Sauteeing
  • Side Dishes

Ingredients Serving: 4

  1. Tilapia fish 4 pieces
  2. Chopped onion 1/2 cup
  3. Chopped garlic 1 tsp
  4. Chopped tomatoes 1/3 cup
  5. Turmeric powder 1 tsp
  6. Salt 1 tsp
  7. Cumin powder 2 tsp
  8. Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  9. Mustard oil 4 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Marinate the fish pieces with a pinch of turmeric powder and salt for around 5 mins.
  2. In a pan heat oil, then fry the fish pieces and keep it aside.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add in the cumin seeds, then add in the chopped onion, chopped garlic, chopped tomatoes and fry it a little.
  4. Next add in the cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and 1/2 cup water. Cook it in a low flame.
  5. Once the masala starts to separate from the oil, pour in 2 cups of water. Give it a nice boil.
  6. Now, add the fried fish pieces to the gravy. Let it cook for 5 mins.
  7. Serve it with steamed hot rice.

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Shiva Pande
Nov-16-2016
Shiva Pande   Nov-16-2016

I love fish in gravy! Looks so delicious

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