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Aloo Fulkopi Macher Jhol

Aloo Fulkopi Macher Jhol (Fish Curry with Potato & Cauliflower)

By Mita Mondal
Aloo Fulkopi Macher Jhol is a light Bengali fish curry of fried rohu, potato and cauliflower in a mildly spicy mustard oil gravy. I cook it most weekends, and the rice never lasts.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Rohu Fish – 500 gms cut into 5 pieces and cleaned
  • Cauliflower – 2 pieces cut and cleaned
  • Potato – 1 piece peeled, cut and cleaned
  • Tomato – 1 piece chopped
  • Ginger Garlic Paste – 4 tablespoons
  • Onion – 1 piece chopped
  • Coriander Powder – half tablespoon
  • Cumin Powder – half teaspoon
  • Turmeric Powder – 1.5 tsp
  • Kashmiri Chili Powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Red Chili Powder – 1.5 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves – 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin Seed – 1 tsp
  • Mustard Oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Salt – As required
  • Water as much as required

Instructions
 

  • First, marinate the fish with half a teaspoon of turmeric and some salt, and set it aside for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the wok and add 1 tbsp of mustard oil. When the oil is hot, add the marinated fish pieces.
  • Fry them by flipping it on both sides.
  • Take out the fried fishes on a plate.
  • In the same oil, fry all the potatoes and cauliflowers, adding half a teaspoon of turmeric and some salt. (Pro tip: Fry only lightly. They finish cooking in the gravy, and over-fried cauliflower and potatoes turns to mush.)
  • Clean the pan and add the remaining mustard oil.
  • Add the cumin seeds. Then add the chopped onions and tomatoes one after another.
  • Add some salt and the ginger and garlic paste.
  • Next, add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, red chili powder, and stir well for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, add some water.
  • When the oil separates from the masala, add the fried potatoes and cauliflowers. Add a pinch of salt and water to it according to desired gravy consistency.
  • Cover it with a lid and add the fried fish pieces after it comes to a boil. (Pro tip: Slide the fish in gently and do not stir, or the pieces will break apart.)
  • Let it cook for 10 minutes. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves to finish off.

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Notes

The taste of this fish curry largely depends on the freshness of the ingredients. So, purchase fresh fish and cauliflower.
You will get the best result in terms of taste if you marinate the fish for 10 minutes with salt and little bit of turmeric powder.
Allow the dish to rest for a while before serving. This will ensure perfect blending of spices with the fish and other ingredients.
I fry the onions on a low flame. This enhances the taste. However, ensure that you do not burn them to make it taste bitter. 
Cook the dish on a low flame. This will ensure proper cooking and add to the eventual look of the fish curry.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Aloo Fulkopi Macher Jhol (Fish Curry with Potato & Cauliflower)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
290
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
838
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
883
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
 
1450
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
 
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
 
100
mg
10
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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