Paleng Xaakor Maachor Jhol (Fish Curry with Spinach)

Paleng Xaakor Maachor Jhol is Spinach and fish curry in Assamese style.

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: 800 ml Fresh ground pepper: 1 tsp Salt: to taste

Method

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

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