Paleng Xaakor Maachor Jhol (Fish Curry with Spinach) Very Tasty Indian Dish

Paleng Xaakor Maachor Jhol (Fish Curry with Spinach)


Ingredients:

• Fish: 10 pieces.
• Salt and turmeric powder: to rub on the fish pieces.
• Oil: for frying the fish pieces.
• Spinach: 250 gms.
• Onion: 1 medium size.
• Potato: 2 medium size.
• Ginger: 1 (1 inch length).
• Mustard oil: 2 tbsps (for cooking).
• Panch phuron: ½ level tsp.
• Turmeric powder: level tsp.
• Hot water: 500 ml.
• Fresh ground pepper: 1 tsp.
• Salt: to taste. 

Method:

• Clean, wash and drain the fish pieces.
• Clean, wash and drain the spinach. Chop the spinach.
• Peel and wash the potatoes and make desired size pieces.
• Peel, wash and chop the onion.
• Peel, wash and crush the ginger.
• Rub salt and turmeric powder to the fish pieces.
• Heat mustard oil and fry the fish until half done.
• Heat fresh mustard oil. Add panch phuron. 
• When it turns red add onion and fry them until soft.
• Add chopped spinach and the potatoes. Keep the fire moderate.
• Sprinkle salt and turmeric powder. Stir for a minute and cover.
• Stir oMethodasionally. When dry add hot water. Bring to boil.
• Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
• Add fish and crushed ginger.
• Simmer till the fish is soft. Sprinkle fresh ground pepper.
• Enjoy Paleng Xaakor Jhol on a chilly winter night.