Macher Dimer Jhuri is a Bengali delicacy made with fish eggs, a beloved ingredient in Bengali cuisine.
The name “Macher Dimer Jhuri” means “Fish Egg Bhurji,” reflecting the process of creating a dish from these delicate fish eggs.
In this recipe, the fish roe is carefully cleaned and combined with a medley of spices, resulting in a textured and flavorful dish.
Here is the easy recipe to follow to make this delicacy at home and enhance your culinary artistry.
Key Takeaways:
- Macher Dimer Jhuri is a cherished Bengali delicacy usually made from hilsa or rohu fish eggs.
- The preparation is quite easy which needs a few simple ingredients and spices.
- It is best enjoyed with steamed white rice or Bengali pulao.
- The spicy Macher Dimer Jhuri offers a versatile savory and tangy taste.
- The common alternatives to this dish include Egg Bhurji or scrambled eggs, Aloo Bhurji, Paneer Bhurji, Sookha Mutton Bhurji, Bengali Chingri Bhurji, and Chicken Bhurji.
The Ingredients
- Rohu fish egg: 300 gm (cut and cleaned)
- Onion: 1 piece (chopped)
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder: 1 tbsp
- Green chilis: 10 pieces (chopped)
- Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp (chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Mustard oil: 3 tbsp
How to Cook Macher Dimer Jhuri (Step by Step Images)?
1. The fish eggs should be smeared with ½ tbsp of salt and turmeric powder. Mix everything thoroughly and discard the undesired fibers from the mixture.
2. Next, add 3 tbsp of mustard oil to a wok and heat it. Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they soften. Now, introduce the fish egg mixture. Begin stirring rapidly, and you will observe the fish eggs turning scrambled under medium heat. Break them up with a spatula.
(Pro tip: Adjust the amount of oil according to your preference.)
3. Now, include the chopped green chilis and continue stir-frying. Macher Dimer Jhuri is nearly finished. Proceed to add the lemon juice and mix it thoroughly. Turn off the flame and add the coriander leaves.
(Pro tip: Instead of lemon juice, you can use tomatoes. You can also substitute roasted cumin powder for coriander leaves.)
4. Transfer the Macher Dimer Jhuri to a bowl. Serve it with steamed white rice, Bengali pulao made with Basmati or Gobindo Bhog rice, roti, paratha, luchi, or naan.
Recipe Card:
Macher Dimer Jhuri (Fish Egg Bhurji)
Ingredients
- 300 grams Rohu fish egg (cut and cleaned)
- 1 piece Onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 10 pieces Green chili (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped)
- 3 tbsp Mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- The fish eggs should be smeared with ½ tbsp of salt and turmeric powder. Mix everything thoroughly and discard the undesired fibers from the mixture.
- Next, add 3 tbsp of mustard oil to a wok and heat it. Add the chopped onions and sauté them until they soften. Now, introduce the fish egg mixture. Begin stirring rapidly, and you will observe the fish eggs turning scrambled under medium heat. Break them up with a spatula.(Pro tip: Adjust the amount of oil according to your preference.)
- Now, include the chopped green chilis and continue stir-frying. Macher Dimer Jhuri is nearly finished. Proceed to add the lemon juice and mix it thoroughly. Turn off the flame and add the coriander leaves.(Pro tip: Instead of lemon juice, you can use tomatoes. You can also substitute roasted cumin powder for coriander leaves.)
- Transfer the Macher Dimer Jhuri to a bowl. Serve it with steamed white rice, Bengali pulao made with Basmati or Gobindo Bhog rice, roti, paratha, luchi, or naan.
