Since I was a child, I have only ever eaten lote or bamla fish prepared as lote Mach jhuri (curry). This fish can cook in many ways. Loitta shutki bhuna, Loitta jhuri, Loitta mach with vegetables, etc. The Bengali community has an equal love/hate relationship with the type of fish that lote fish belongs to. Some people don’t like the smell of dried lote fish or bamla fish, on the other hand, some can finish plates of rice just with this fish. And the second one is totally me! The fish has a slimy texture and a salty flavor. Many people don’t cook it or eat it because it is soft, mushy, and full of thin, squishy, and slimy bones.

Bamla fish has several names in different regions like Bombay duck, bummalo, bombil, bombili, boomla, lote, loitta, etc. This fish is a saltwater fish or sea fish. Dried Bamla fish or lote mach curry is a very popular dish in Bangladesh. Also, Bamla fish is mostly known as Loitta shutki or lote mach. I am a big fan of shutki by the way. So, If you also like shutki or dried fish then you should definitely try this dish.

In this dish, dry bamla fish or loitta shutki is cooked with a good amount of red chili, oil, and garlic. It’s a very spicy dish. I learn this dish from my mom. My mom actually makes this dish so perfect. This is my all all-time favorite so when I crave for this I make this dish and eat this along with plain steamed rice. In the US, bamla fish is very rare so my mom sends me this fish from Bangladesh. When I want to have some Bengali homely food I surely have this curry on my dinner menu. My whole family also loves it very much. This is one of the most popular dishes both in Asia and the United States because of its delectable taste and simple-to-prepare cooking process.

If you are trying to lose weight, is dried fish a suitable option? Of course it is! it is advantageous for losing weight. Sun drying is a natural manufacturing process. Therefore, drying fish is a natural way of preparing it. Once the fish is dried, its harmful components migrate, making it safe to eat.

Dried bamla fish has an excessive amount of calories, which are necessary for our health. It contains dietary fiber, carbs, salt, and potassium. The importance of the human body is too high. On a 150-gram serving of dry fish curry, there are 215 calories on average. 

This fish contains zinc to boost immune system function in people of all ages, bioavailable calcium that is necessary for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and DHA fatty acids that are crucial for a newborn’s brain development. 

Proteins and good fats like Omega-3 fatty acids are found in dried bamla fish, which is a nutritious food source. This dry bamla fish curry is a  non – vegetarian meal that is essential for human health and the body. Most importantly, you need to stick to a certain cooking manner when preparing this dried fish dish.

The onions and garlic need to be cooked thoroughly before being sautéed. Rushing through this process will result in an unsatisfactory outcome. You must also be patient when preparing the fish. If you are patient and have time on your hands, the dish will reward you with a tasty dry bamla fish curry.

This fish is very well-liked for its delicious flavor and soft flesh. It quickly gets mashed during cooking because of the soft flesh. So, let’s see how much fun it is to prepare this fish dish at home in a few quick and simple ways! Pro-Tips: 

Choosing Ingredients for the Dish: Oil & Chilis

• For the greatest tastes, use mustard oil. Avoid using refined oil or ghee.
• This bambla fish curry recipe calls for extra oil.
• Chilis can be changed to suit your tastes. Many want this meal to be seriously spicy.
  

Managing the Fish Bones:

• Soft bones can be eaten. So you don’t need to worry. 
• Since many people do not want to eat the bones, they strive to remove every single bone, which is almost difficult.
• The recipe specifies the ideal choice, as it removes the center bone and guarantees that you will be at ease.