Bata Macher Jhal (Spicy Bata Fish Curry)
Bata Macher Jhal is a traditional Bengali fish curry dish made with Bata fish (Labeo bata) cooked in a spicy gravy. The dish is known for its bold flavors, combining the heat of green chilies and the richness of spices.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Bata Fish (cut and cleaned)
- 6 pieces Green Chili
- 3 pieces Onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste
- ½ tablespoon Black Cumin
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
- 3 tablespoons Mustard Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- First, marinate the Bata fishes with half a spoonful of salt and turmeric. The fish should be slit and then kept for 10 minutes.
- Then fire up the earthen stove, heat up the kadai, and pour some oil.
- Let the oil heat up, add the Bata fishes to the hot oil. Fry until it’s brown and crispy. Once Bata fishes are fried, then take them out.
- Add the black cumin and then the onion. Fry it lightly for 5 minutes until it’s light brown.
- Add the all green chilis and half a spoonful of salt. Add the ginger and garlic paste. Fry it for 5 minutes without water.
- Add the turmeric and a little bit of water. Cook it well for 5 minutes.
- Now add some water according to desired consistency for the gravy and cover it with a lid.
- Then add the coriander powder and mix well.
- When the spicy gravy starts to boil, add all the fried Bata fish pieces and a pinch of salt.
- After 5 minutes, Bata Macher Jhal is ready. Serve it hot with steamed rice.
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Notes
Choose fresh Bata fish for the best taste, flavor, and texture.
Marinate the fish for 10-20 minutes before cooking with salt and turmeric powder to remove the raw smell of the fish and add a subtle flavor to the fish.
You may add freshly ground mustard paste to add a unique and vibrant pungent flavor and taste to the dish.
Adjust the heat level according to your preference by reducing or increasing the green chilies.
I cook the dish on a low flame to allow infusing the flavor perfectly by the time the gravy thickens.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Bata Macher Jhal (Spicy Bata Fish Curry)
Amount per Serving
Calories
185
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
50
mg
17
%
Sodium
758
mg
33
%
Potassium
362
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
2
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
8
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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