Ilish Macher Jhol Sabji

Ilish Macher Jhol  Sabji [Bengali / Indian Cuisine]

Introduction: Hilsha Fish curry  with vegetable. A popular Bengali dish.

Ingredients:

•  4-6 pcs Hilsha Fish,marinated with  salt and turmeric powder
• Thick and long slices of  eggplant 5 -6 pieces [brinjal]
• Thick and long slices of raw banana 4-6 pieces
• Thick and  long slices of pumpkin 4-6 pieces
• Thick and long slices of  kochu 4-6 pieces[Taro Root]
• Slit green chilis  4-5

• Black cumin seed 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1 tsp 
• Cumin powder 1 tsp
• Coriander  powder 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder 1/2 tsp 
• Salt as per  taste 
• Corn flour 1/2 tsp 
• Water 1-1/2 cup 
• Mustard oil 6-7 tbsp

Procedure:

1. heat the  pan and put some oil
2. add black cumin and green chilies
3. add all vegetables with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt
4. fry until they turn  light golden brown
5. make a thick paste with the  all spices
6. add the paste and stir 1/2 mins
7. add  water to make the curry, add salt to taste
8. take a  cooker and transfer the curry
9. now add marinated Hilsha Fish
10. add corn flour and make a paste with 2 tbsp of water 
11. cover the cooker for 2 whistles
12. Ilish macher jhol subji ready to be served with hot rice

Serves: 3-4