Rui Maacher Jhol | How to make Rui Maacher Jhol - by foodogger

Rui Maacher Jhol

Rui Maacher Jhol – Known as one of the signature dishes from the ever-delicious Bengali cuisine, this spiced fish stew is truly a dish that has my heart. A simple recipe laden with flavors, but truly comforting and soul-fulfilling in a way that only some dishes can.

The way the flavor of the soft tender potatoes mixes with the Rohu fish, it’s truly incredible and I cannot make enough of this dish at home – and for good reason!

This Rui Maacher Jhol or Jhola like it is called in some parts is best served with some hot steamed rice. I like eating it with some crispy parathas too, but it’s completely up to you. The flavor of the bay leaves and the tender potatoes with the fish, tenderly cooked in spicy gravy just takes this dish to another level. Rui Mach or Rohu fish is supposed to be a regular in every Bengali household, and for good reason. Simple to cook and healthy to eat, and super comforting too.

Ingredients:-

• 250 gms rohu fish
• 4 potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 1 onion sliced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 onion ground to a paste
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp ghee
• to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp chili powder

Instruction:-

• Cut and clean fish well (I asked my fish vendor to cut in curry style).
• Rub the fish with a little turmeric and salt and fry in really hot oil until lightly browned (I shallow fried the fish). Fry the potatoes in the same oil till golden brown. Discard the rest of the oil.
• Heat ghee in the same pan, add bay leaves and garam masala. Fry for a couple of minutes and then add the sliced onions. Fry for another 4-5 minutes till browned.
• Add all the masalas pastes including onion.
• Fry for about 5-8 minutes till the masalas have all cooked and browned a bit, sprinkle water if necessary.
• Add 2 cups of water, stir and add the fried potatoes. Cover and simmer till potatoes are two-thirds done.
• Stir in the fish and simmer until both the fish and potatoes are cooked.

Serve with:-

Serve hot with steamed rice.