MACHER MATHA DIYE LAU GHONTO (BOTTLE GOURD)


Ingredients
  • Bottle gourd (Lau), chopped - 1 small size
  • Fish head - 1, break into pcs
  • Black cumin - 1/3 tsp
  • Dry red chilli - 1
  • Green chillies - 2
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin & coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Sugar - to taste
  • Oil - as required


Method

Marinate the fish head pcs with some turmeric powder and salt. Heat oil. Fry those pcs, take it out and keep aside.

In 1 tsp oil, add dry red chilli and black cumin. When it start to crackle, add chopped bottle gourd. Add turmeric powder and salt. Cook for 2 to 3 mins. Add green chillies and cumin & coriander powder. Cover the lid. Cook it in medium low flame. You can add a little bit warm water. When the bottle gourd is almost cooked, add the fried fish head. Cook for another few mins. Serve hot with plain rice.

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