Muri Ghonto: The Authentic Bengali Fish Delicacy
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
30minutes
Instructions
  1. Carefully clean the fish head. Rub some salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. Take a pan and add some oil to it. Add the fish head and fry on both sides until golden brown. Keep them aside.
  2. In the same pan, add the potatoes and fry them until golden brown. Keep them aside.
  3. Take a heavy-bottomed pan. Heat some oil into it. Add the bay leaf, dry red chillies, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds. Once the ingredients crackle, add the onion and sauté until it turns golden.
  4. As the onions turn translucent, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Fry the mixture for a few minutes until the rawness is gone.
  5. Add the soaked rice and stir for a minute. Then add the fried fish-head pieces. Then add the fried potatoes. Add water, cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rice is cooked. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

For an extra kick of flavours, sprinkle some garam masala and add some ghee on top before serving.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muro Ghonto a side dish?

Yes. It is a side dish served with rice or roti.

Which fish can I use to make Muri Ghonto?

You can use Rohu or Catla fish to make this recipe.

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Muri Ghonto: The Authentic Bengali Fish Delicacy
Muri Ghonto Recipe
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Muri Ghonto Recipe
Instructions
  1. Carefully clean the fish head. Rub some salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. Take a pan and add some oil to it. Add the fish head and fry on both sides until golden brown. Keep them aside.
  2. In the same pan, add the potatoes and fry them until golden brown. Keep them aside.
  3. Take a heavy-bottomed pan. Heat some oil into it. Add the bay leaf, dry red chillies, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds. Once the ingredients crackle, add the onion and sauté until it turns golden.
  4. As the onions turn translucent, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Fry the mixture for a few minutes until the rawness is gone.
  5. Add the soaked rice and stir for a minute. Then add the fried fish-head pieces. Then add the fried potatoes. Add water, cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the rice is cooked. Serve hot.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip

For an extra kick of flavours, sprinkle some garam masala and add some ghee on top before serving.  

Share your version of this recipe

How do you make Muro Ghonto at home? Share your version with us!  

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muro Ghonto a side dish?

Yes. It is a side dish served with rice or roti.

Which fish can I use to make Muri Ghonto?

You can use Rohu or Catla fish to make this recipe.