How to make Machhi Magic -
Fish cutlets that the kids will relish
This recipe is from the book Fun Food For Fussy Kids.
Main Ingredients : King Fish, Potatoes (आलू)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Machhi Magic Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Machhi Magic Recipe
King Fish thickly sliced 300 grams
Potatoes
Salt to taste
Black peppercorns 3
Potato boiled, peeled and mashed 1 medium
Eggs 2
Garlic finely chopped 3 cloves
Ginger finely chopped 1/2 inch piece
Green chilli finely chopped 1
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Onion finely chopped 1 medium
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Bread crumbs as required
Oil to shallow fry
Method
Step 1
Cook the fish in one cup of water with salt and peppercorns in a non-stick shallow pan, till all the water has evaporated.
Step 2
Leave to cool and carefully remove the skin, bones and the peppercorns. Mash the fish with a fork. Mix the mashed fish with the potato, one egg, garlic, ginger, green chilli, lemon juice, onion, salt and fresh coriander.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape into flat, round cutlets. Beat the remaining egg. Dip each cutlet in the beaten egg and roll in the breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan on medium heat and shallow-fry the cutlets till golden brown on both sides.
Step 5
Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 1044 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 64.2 gm
Protein : 78.1 gm
Fat : 53 gm
Other : Zinc- 1.7mg
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