Machher Jhol facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Machha jhola Machak Jhor in Mithila, Bihar |
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| Type | Seafood curry |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | India, Bangladesh |
| Region or state | Mithila, Odisha and Bengal |
| Associated national cuisine | India (Maithil cuisine) Bangladesh |
| Main ingredients | Fish, potato, chili, tomato, garlic, ginger, onion, Indian spices |
Machher Jhol (Bengali: মাছের ঝোল) or Machha Jhola (Odia: ମାଛ ଝୋଳ) is a traditional spicy fish curry in Bengali and Odia cuisines in the eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. It is in the form of a very spicy stew or gravy that is served with rice. Machher Jhol is liberally seasoned with turmeric, garlic, onions, and grated ginger and Indian spices. Potatoes are added to the curry as a thickening agent. Tomatoes are also added to impart the dish with a reddish color which is preferred by the people of Bengal.
The kinds of fish that typically used in Odia and Bengali households are ilishi (called hilsa), rohi (called rui or rohu), and bhakura (called catla). Apart from these, there are some famous small sized fish that are normally favoured over others.
Ingredients
Fish, potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, chilli peppers, other seasonings.
