Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry
Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry balances tender chunks of whitefish with a light, tomato-forward broth infused with cumin and turmeric. Toasted mustard, nigella, fennel, and fenugreek seeds add warm, aromatic layers without overpowering the fish. Serve this comforting curry for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with steamed rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
In a four quart saucepan, bring the tomatoes, cumin, turmeric, salt, and water to a boil; reduce the heat to medium and keep it at a simmer.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook the fish in the oiled skillet until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, then transfer the fish to the saucepan.
- 3
Warm a separate skillet over medium heat and toast the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and fenugreek seeds until fragrant, just a few seconds; stir the spices into the saucepan, then simmer until the flavors come together, about 10 minutes more. Serve hot.
- Calories 349.51 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 35.98 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 33.24 g 12%
- Total Fat 12.08 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 0.57 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.1 mg High 26%
- Sodium 57.02 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.85 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 5.76 g --
- Added Sugars 4.95 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 107.82 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 154.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.65 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.61 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Sesame
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Machher Jhol: Bengali Style Fish Curry is a Bangladeshi dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Sesame Seeds, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seeds, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 349.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry?
- It is a Bangladeshi curry recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Sesame Seeds, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek Seeds, Ground Cumin, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry?
- Explore these Bangladeshi side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 349.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry healthy?
- Machher Jhol: Bengali-Style Fish Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 349.51 calories and 35.98 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 4.95 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Sesame, Mustard and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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