Description
A rustic, dry fish curry made with tiny river fish (Puti), julienned potatoes, and onions, cooked down in mustard oil until all moisture evaporates.
Restaurants serving Puti Macher Chorchori
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Small fish(Puti)
- Potatoes
- Red onion
- Mustard oil
- Green chili
Instructions
- Wash tiny fish, toss with turmeric.
- Julienne potatoes and onions super thin.
- Cook all together with mustard oil in a covered pan until dry.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Smelt, Shirasu, Carrot
Pairing
White Rice / Dal
Trivia
The epitome of river-fish culture. Large fish are made into 'Jhol' (soup), while tiny fish are typically made into 'Chorchori' (dry).
Eating tips & etiquette
Eaten whole, bones and all. The potatoes absorb the fish umami and mustard oil nuttiness, making it the perfect rice accompaniment.
Allergen
Fish