Ilish Macher Jhol

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Ingredients

	4 pieces	Hilsa Fish Steak
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	3 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	1 cup	Potato , cut into wedges
	1 cup	Eggplant , cut into wedges
	2 cups	Water
	2 pieces	Green Chili , slit
	1 teaspoon	Nigella Seed

Instructions

1. 1 Clean the Ilish fish steaks and marinate them with half of the turmeric powder, half of the red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly, then reduce the heat.
3. 3 Fry the marinated fish steaks lightly on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
4. 4 In the same oil, add nigella seeds and let them splutter.
5. 5 Add potato wedges and sauté until they start to turn golden.
6. 6 Add eggplant wedges and continue to sauté for a couple more minutes.
7. 7 Add the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
8. 8 Pour in water and bring it to a boil.
9. 9 Add the fried fish steaks and green chilies to the boiling curry.
10. 10 Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked and the flavors meld together.
11. 11 Adjust seasoning if needed and remove from heat.