Dhara: Zaike Ka Safar: Tarela Machhi

by Kathleen Morrison

Servings: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

800 grams pomfret
15 grams garlic
4 red chilies
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp. ground turmeric
150 grams potato
100 grams oil

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut fins, slit flesh and wash well. Grind all the masala with approximately 20 grams oil. Salt the fish and drain the moisture. Apply the masala and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Heat oil in a frying pan until it smokes, and fry the fish. Turn over gently and fry the other side. Do not handle the fish or the skin will come off.

Cut potatoes into 1-1/2-inch x 1/2 cm. x 1/2 cm. strips. Fry the potatoes in oil. Serve fish with potato straws.

CHEF COMMENTS

Recipe from IndiaWorld (1995-1998), indiaworld.com.

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