Sankar Machher Jhol
Sankar machher jhol is a Bengali fish curry made with ray or skate pieces in a thin mustard-turmeric broth. The broad fish pieces hold well in the sauce, while potatoes, tomato, green chile, and cilantro make the jhol satisfying with rice.
π Recipe adapted from Wikidata (Dish)
Season fish with salt and turmeric, then sear briefly in mustard oil and remove.
Bloom nigella seeds, add potatoes and tomato, and cook until the tomato softens.
Stir in mustard paste, turmeric, green chiles, salt, and water to form a light jhol.
Simmer until potatoes are tender, return fish gently, and finish with cilantro.
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