Small Fish Curry(পুঁটি মাছের চচ্চরি)

 Here’s a recipe for Puti Maach Chorchori (small fish curry) in English:

Ingredients

Puti fish - 250 grams, cleaned

Potato - 1, medium-sized, sliced

Pumpkin - 100 grams, diced

Eggplant - 1 small, diced

Tomato - 1, chopped

Green chilies - 2-3, slit

Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Mustard oil - 2 tablespoons

Panch phoron (Bengali five-spice mix) - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt - to taste

Coriander leaves - for garnishing

Instructions

1. Marinate the Fish: Rub the cleaned puti fish with a little salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.

2. Fry the Fish: Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated fish and fry them lightly until golden. Remove and set aside.

3. Prepare the Chorchori:

In the same pan, add the remaining mustard oil. Heat it well and add the panch phoron.

When the spices start to crackle, add the sliced potatoes, pumpkin, and eggplant. Stir and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start softening.

Add the chopped tomato, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Stir well.

4. Add the Fish: After the vegetables are halfway cooked, add the fried puti fish. Mix everything gently, being careful not to break the fish.

5. Simmer: Cover the pan, reduce the heat, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes until all the vegetables are tender, and the fish absorbs the flavors.

6. Garnish and Serve: Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious Puti Maach Chorchori!