Machhli Jhor
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Machhli Jhor

Make Machhli Jhor, a traditional Bihari recipe, with correct category tags, practical timing, ingredients and step-by-step cooking guidance.

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Total

40 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

25 mins

Skill

Quick

Cuisine · BengaliCuisine · BihariStyle · StewingStyle · Shallow Frying

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About Machhli Jhor

Machhli Jhor Recipe

Machhli Jhor is a light Bihari fish curry with a thin, spicy gravy made for steamed rice.

Machhli Jhor is written for real home kitchens with Turmeric Powder, Mustard Seeds, Table Salt, and Fish Chunks. Follow the steps in order, keep the timing practical and adjust seasoning at the end for a balanced result.

Why this recipe works

  • Keep the gravy thin and rice-friendly.
  • Do not overcook fish after adding it back.
  • Use mustard oil for the correct regional taste.

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Use this bengali recipe when you want a clear ingredient list, practical method and serving ideas that feel natural for lunch.

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The visible total time covers active preparation, cooking and short resting only. Overnight soaking, long fermentation, long chilling, slow marination or storage time is intentionally not counted in the displayed recipe time.

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Ingredients

Serves1

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Method

  1. Season the fish

  2. Fry lightly

  3. Cook the gravy

  4. Simmer gently

  5. Serve with rice

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Nutrition values

Estimated energy

546kcal

For 1 serving, based on measured ingredients.

Protein

124.0 g

Fiber

10.7 g

Macro breakdown

Protein124.0 g
Carbohydrates13.4 g
Total fat56.4 g
Dietary fiber10.7 g

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546kcal

Energy

124.0g

Protein

13.4g

Carbs

56.4g

Total fat

10.7g

Fiber

Vitamins

Vitamin A3945.5 mcg
Vitamin C99.0 mg
Vitamin D77.0 mcg
Vitamin E3252.2 mg
Vitamin K152.3 mcg
Vitamin B1344.7 mg
Vitamin B2572.2 mg
Vitamin B62.7 mg
Folate B9141.4 mcg

Minerals

Calcium209.6 mg
Iron7.8 mg
Phosphorus1675.7 mg
Potassium3044.3 mg
Sodium697.4 mg
Zinc2471.2 mg

Calculated from measured ingredients for 1 serving.

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