Parshe Macher Jhal Recipe - Mullet In Mustard Sauce

Step 1: To begin making the Parshe Macher Jhal Recipe, firstly marinate the fish with turmeric powder and salt

Step 2: Keep it aside for 5 minutes

Step 3: Next, heat mustard oil in frying pan and fry the fish till it turns light brown on both the sides

Step 4: Keep the fish aside

Step 5: Reheat the same oil, add the kalonji seeds and green chillies

Step 6: When the seeds start to crackle, add the tomato puree, remaining turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt

Step 7: Cook on a moderate flame till oil has been released from the masala paste

Step 8: At this stage, add about 1-1/2 cups of warm water, give it a nice stir and bring the curry to a boil

Step 9: Adjust the salt, add the fried fish, mustard paste and cook for a further 3 to 4 minutes

Step 10: Add the coriander leaves and serve hot

Step 11: Serve Parshe Macher Jhal along with Steamed Rice and Bengali Style Cholar Dal for your weekday meal