Jeere – Ada bata die Macher Jhol ( Fish in Cumin – Ginger Gravy)

Ingredients

• Fish – 6 pieces
• Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• bay leaf – 1
• Ginger , grated – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder – 1 1/2 tsp
• Red chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Potato – 1 , medium , sliced
• Jinge (snake gourd) – 1 large , sliced
• Bori (dried lentil dumpling) – 10-12 , fried (optional)
• Green Chilies – 2-3 , slitted
• Salt, to taste
• Mustard Oil – 4-5 tbsp

Method

1. Clean & wash fish. Marinate with salt and turmeric powder and let it sit for 1/2 an hr.
2. Heat the oil in a kadai and fry the fish pieces to the golden brown color. Keep aside.
3.  Add cumin seeds and bayleaf to remaining oil.
4. When they starts to splutter, add sliced potato , fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add jhinge and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
6. In a bowl add a cup of warm water. Add salt, turmeric powder( 1/2 tsp), red chili powder, grated ginger , cumin and coriander powder. Mix well.
7. Add the spice mix with water to the kadai and bring it to boil. Add slitted green chilies.
8. Now add the fried fish pieces , cover and cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes , till the fish and vegetables are properly cooked.
9. Add bori and cook for another 2 minutes.
10. Serve macher jhol with white rice.