Bengali Fish Curry in Instant Pot (Macher Jhal)

Name: Bengali Fish Curry in Instant Pot (Macher Jhal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lb barramundi fish; 3 tbsp oil; 1 large onion (sliced); 1 inch ginger (finely chopped); 1-2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2-3 green chili (slit); 1 medium tomato (chopped); 2 tsp turmeric powder (divided); 1 tsp chili powder (or cayenne); 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt (to taste); ¼ cup cilantro; ½ cup water

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Easy and delicious Bengali-style fish curry made using minimal spices is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Popularly known as macher jhal, it pairs very well with plain steamed rice.

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:11:09 GMT