Bengali fish curry with winter vegetables | Bhetki machher jhol

bhetki fish

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: catfish

Tilapia and catfish are more affordable and widely available alternatives.

mustard oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Heat mustard oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, and coriander; cook until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil

Reduce heat and add the bhetki fish pieces gently

Simmer for 10-12 minutes until fish is cooked through

Add green chilies and curry leaves; cook for an additional 2 minutes

Season with salt and adjust consistency with water if needed

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving

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