Bele Maachh er Jhaal/ Scribbled Goby Fish in spicy gravy

 

Bele Mach or Scribbled Goby Fish is a fish pretty common among Bengali’s. This fish can be prepared in various ways.  This version of the recipe is a bit spicy but can be easily digested as well. The delicious dish can be a prepared if you are having guests over who just love to have different kinds of fish; or as a palate changer for your everyday meal.

 

Ingredients:

  • Bele Maachh/ Scribbled Goby Fish
  • Turmeric Powder
  • Lime Juice
  • Salt
  • Mustard Oil
  • Potatoes
  • Coriander Powder
  • Chilli Powder
  • Onion Paste
  • Garlic Paste
  • Chopped Tomatoes
  • Slit green chillies
  • Chopped Cilantro

 

Method of Preparation:

  1. Smear the fish with turmeric, lime juice and salt. Fry both sides in heated mustard oil and keep aside.
  2. Peel and slice potatoes to thin vertical pieces.
  3. Heat mustard oil in a kadhai
  4. Coat the potatoes with turmeric and salt then fry the potatoes in the heated oil and set aside.
  5. Fry onion paste, garlic paste then add chopped tomatoes.
  6. Now add the powdered spices – turmeric, coriander, and chili as well as green chillies. Add salt.
  7. Then add a little warm water along with the fried potatoes and let it cook properly.
  8. Finally add in the fish, more slit green chilies and finely chopped cilantro.
  9. Add a dash of lime juice after removing from heat and serve piping hot with steamed rice.
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