7 Decadent Jhol Recipes For Bengali Indulgence 2024
- Preeti Deepa
- November 08, 2021
Bengali cuisine is as unique, distinct, and rich as the state of West Bengal itself. Popularly known as the state of ‘bhaat’ and ‘maach’, West Bengal has something or the other to offer to everyone. From the spicy Maacher Jhol to the sweet and delicious Sondesh, Bengali cuisine is full of dishes with interesting and indulging flavours, textures and aromas. The cuisine has Nawab and British influence and has dishes which are a gift of these influences like chops and cutlets. However, apart from the sweet dishes, the most popular Bengali dish that has kept Indians hooked to Bengali cuisine is ‘Maacher Jhol’. Essentially, the dish is made with freshwater fish which is braised in a ‘jhol’ (a runny jus made by adding a few authentic Bengali spices). Although the term ‘jhol’ is quintessentially glued to fish, there are other vegetarian and non-vegetarian ‘jhol’ dishes widely savoured in Bengal too. Scroll down for the recipes of these delicious Bengali dishes.
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Murgir Laal Jhol
Sort your weekend lunch menu with this Murgir Laal Jhol that is perfect for a cozy and comforting lunch.
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Jeerrey Moricher Machher Jhol (Fish Curry With Cumin & Pepper Powder)
Enriched with cumin seeds and green chillies, this Bengali fish dish is easy, simple, healthy, and delicious as well. The dish is perfect for those who are craving something that is mildly spicy and is delicious enough to tease your tastebuds.
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Nadia Bara Jhol
Indulge in some tropical flavours with this Nadia Bara Jhol recipe. Grated coconut is pan-fried and then added to a thin jhol and cooked to perfection. Try this recipe and serve this with steamed rice for a wholesome lunch.
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Dimer Jhol-Bengali Egg Curry
A basic yet delicious dish, this Bengali Dimer Jhol or egg curry is everything you need in a simple curry.
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Pabda Jhol (Butter Fish Curry)
Made with Pabda fish, this jhol recipe is easy and laborsaving. And what’s better than a Bengali dish that can be made in just 20 minutes?
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Begun Doi Sorse Posto Bata Jhol Or Eggplant In Mustard
Perfect for veg days, this simple Bengali dish is enough to make you drool over it for days. If you have given up on non-veg food this Kartik month, you must try this dish.