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Rupchanda Macher Jhol | Chinese Pomfret Curry

By Mita Mondal
Rupchanda Macher Jhol is a traditional Bengali fish curry prepared using Rupchanda or Chinese Pomfret, combined with spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and more.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 176 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces Rupchanda fish (cut & cleaned)
  • tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 pieces Onion (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 piece Tomato
  • 4 pieces Green chili (slitted)
  • 1 tbsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 3 tbsp Mustard oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Take 6 pieces of Rupchanda or Chinese Pomfret fish and smear less than ½ tbsp of turmeric powder and less than ½ tbsp of salt onto them. Keep them aside for 10 to 15 mins.
  • Add 2 tbsp of mustard oil and heat it. Add the fishes and fry them. Flip them over and fry them on both sides.
    (Expert tip: Be very careful while adding the fishes to the oil. Be very careful while flipping the fishes from one side.)
  • Take them out on a plate when they are done.
  • Now add 1 tbsp of mustard oil to the same wok. Add 2 medium sized chopped onions and sauté them.
  • Add 2 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry it until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add 1 tbsp of turmeric powder, 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tbsp red chili powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and 1 tbsp cumin powder. Stir-fry everything by adding a little bit of water. Let the raw smell evaporate from it.
  • As soon as the raw smell from the spices disappears, add the chopped tomatoes. Add ½ tbsp of salt and stir-fry it until the tomatoes are moist and the spices release the oil.
  • Add water to make the gravy and mix everything. Add the fried fishes. Add 4 slitted green chilis and cover it. Let it cook for 10 mins.
    (Expert tip: Add water as per your desired gravy consistency. In fact, add salt and chilis as per your taste.)
  • After 10 mins, uncover it and turn off the flame. Add coriander leaves on top.
  • Rupchanda Macher Jhol is ready and transfer it to a bowl.
  • Serve it with steamed rice.

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Notes

Marinate and fry the fish perfectly in hot mustard oil. Flip and fry the fish gently so that you do not break it in the process.
Sauté the spices in moderate heat to avoid burning and a bitter taste. If they stick to the pan, sprinkle a little bit of water. This will help release its inherent aroma.
I check the consistency of the gravy. It should not be too thick or too runny. Adjust the water quality gradually as needed and not too much at a time.
Adjust the chili according to your taste preference. If you want it spicy, add more chilies and reduce it if you want the dish to be mildly spicy.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Rupchanda Macher Jhol | Chinese Pomfret Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
176
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
633
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
174
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
 
974
IU
19
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
230
mg
23
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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