Saturday, April 25, 2009

Macha Bhaja [Fish Fry]

Ingredients
  • Rohi/Bhakura (Rohu/Catla) - 1 KG
  • Haladi Gunda (Turmeric Powder) - 1 Tbsp
  • Luna (Salt) - 1 Tbsp
  • Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1 Tbsp
  • Adaa (Zinger) - 20 Gms
  • Rasuna (Garlic) - 40 cloves
  • Sukhila Lanka (Dry Chilly) - 8 Nos.
  • Sorisa Tela (Mustard Oil) - 200 ml
Procedure:


  • Cut the fish into thin and round slices after removing the scales.
  • Wash the cut pieces
  • To marinate add turmeric powder and salt to the cut pieces, mix it well and leave it for 15 mins
  • Grind the cumin seeds, zinger, garlic, red chillies in to a fine paste.
  • Add the paste into the marinated fish pieces and mix well
  • Put the frying pan on the gas stove with medium flame till its hot
  • Sprinkle oil on the frying pan (200 ml oil should be used for 1 KG)
  • Let the oil become hot
  • Fry the fish pieces till its little red on the frying side and then fry the other side
  • After its properly fried (golden red color on both sides) transfer the pieces to the plate
  • Serve hot