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Today I will share how to make Bok Macher Jhal /Kaikya / Freshwater Garfish – Kakila fish curry which is very delectable, and easy to prepare. Kakila/Bok mach is a local Name in Bengali of Xenentodon cancila; it can be consumed as jhol or jhal, tel jhal, and curry with seasonal vegetables
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The types of equipment used for this recipe are
- Blender
- Mixing bowl
- Kadai/Fry pan
- Spatula
The ingredients required for this recipe are
- Bok/Kakila/kaikya fish-2
- Onion-1
- Eggplant/brinjal-1
- Ginger-1/2 inch
- Green chili-3
- Red chili powder-1/2 tbsp
- Cumin-coriander powder-1/2 tbsp
- Turmeric powder-1 tbsp
- Mustard oil-1/2 cup
- Kalojire/nigella seeds-1/2 tbsp
- Chopped coriander leaves-2 tbsp
- Salt
How to make Bok Macher Jhal /Kaikya Fish curry
Clean and wash the fish well and keep them in a bowl
![Bok Macher Jhal step 1](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-1.png)
Add turmeric powder, salt, and red chili powder, rub the fish well, and keep them aside for 15 minutes
![Bok Macher Jhal step 2](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-2.png)
Put onion, ginger, and green chili in a blender jar, make a smooth paste, and keep them aside
![Bok Macher Jhal step 3](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-3.png)
Now take a small bowl and prepare a mixture of spices (turmeric powder, red chili powder, and cumin-coriander powder), adding ½ cup of water, and keep it aside
![Bok Macher Jhal step 4](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-4.png)
Heat oil in a pan, carefully drop the fish, and fry them well on both the sides
![Bok Macher Jhal step 5](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-5.png)
Once fried well, take them out from the oil, and keep them aside
![Bok Macher Jhal step 6](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-6.png)
Add medium dice cut eggplant in the same oil and fry them well
![Bok Macher Jhal step 7](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-7.png)
Once fried well, take them out from the oil, and keep them aside
![Bok Macher Jhal step 8](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-8.png)
Add green chili and nigella seeds to temper; As they start spluttering, add the onion paste with water (by washing the jar), and mix them well
![Bok Macher Jhal step 9](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-9.png)
Now add the spices mixture and mix them, and cook them until the mixture becomes thick
![Bok Macher Jhal step 10](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-10.png)
Add the fried eggplant and mix them well
![Bok Macher Jhal step 11](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-11.png)
Now add 1 cup of water and salt, and cook for 2 minutes
![Bok Macher Jhal step 12](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-12.png)
When starts boiling, then add the fish and mix them well and cook them for 2 minutes on a high flame
![Bok Macher Jhal step 13](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-13.png)
![Bok Macher Jhal step 14](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-14.png)
Spread chopped coriander leaves over it and served hot with rice.
![Bok Macher Jhal step 15](https://www.yummyfoodanddiet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bok-Macher-Jhal-step-15.png)
My other related posts are
- Kachki Macher Jhal Recipe
- Amudi /Amodi Macher Jhal Recipe
- Thankuni Pata diye chara ponar Jhol
- How to Make Charaponar Jhol
- How To Make Koi Macher Jhol