Bata Macher Jhal .

Ingredient :

1) Bata Mach (Small) - 4-5 Nos.

2) Turmeric Powder - 1.1/2 Tsp.

3) Red Chilly powder - 2 Tsp.

4) Coriander Powder - 2 Tsp.

5) Tomato puree - 5 Tbsp.

6) Green Chilly - 2-3(Slit in Middle)

7) Salt to Taste.

8) Water- 1.1/2 Cup.

9) Mustard Oil - 3 Tbsp.

10) Coriander Leaves Chopped - 2 Tbsp.

Procedure : 

1) Clean the fish and marinate it with turmeric and salt for 10-15 mins. Fry the Fish for 5-6 mins both side . keep it aside.

2)  Heat oil in a pan , add chopped onion fry itfor mins,. When onion change its color add tomato puree, saute it for few mins then add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, coriander powder and salt, mix it well.

3) When the masala leaves oil add 1 cup of warm water and slit green chilly, let it boil then add fried fish . Cover it and cook for 5-10 mins or until the gravy become semi dry. Add chopped  coriander leaves . Serve this with plain rice.

You can make Tangra macher jhal, Papda machar jhal or Mokha machar jhal in the same way.