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Name: Authentic Machher Jhol from Assam
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 500 grams Rohu or Catla fish steaks (cut into 2-inch pieces); 200 grams Potol (Pointed Gourd) (peeled and cut into finger-sized pieces); 2 medium Onions (finely sliced); 2 medium Tomatoes (chopped); 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2-3 Green Chillies (slit lengthwise); 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (or to taste); 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Panch Phoron (Bengali five-spice blend); 2 tablespoons Mustard Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Salt to taste; 2 cups Water; Fresh Coriander Leaves (for garnish)

Machher Jhol

🇮🇳 India

North East

Fish with potol, tomato, chillies, ginger and garlic from Assam

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