Name: Tilapia Fish in a Spicy Gravy (Tilapia Machher Jhal) recipe by Susmita Mitra at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tilapia fish 4 pieces; Chopped onion 1/2 cup; Chopped garlic 1 tsp; Chopped tomatoes 1/3 cup; Turmeric powder 1 tsp; Salt 1 tsp; Cumin powder 2 tsp; Red chilli powder 1 tsp; Mustard oil 4 tbsp

ABOUT Tilapia Fish in a Spicy Gravy (Tilapia Machher Jhal) RECIPE

Tilapia machher jhal is a typical Bengali delicacy.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Tilapia fish 4 pieces
Chopped onion 1/2 cup
Chopped garlic 1 tsp
Chopped tomatoes 1/3 cup
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Cumin powder 2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Mustard oil 4 tbsp

Instructions

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

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