Monsoon Magic fritters-Fish Chop

It’s drizzling all throughout the day and what better than having all sorts of fritters and sipping on a cup of tea.

I have come across with a very different king of fritter with Rui Mach/Rohu fish or Katla fish(whichever available).I must say, this recipe is unique and innovative. I would like everybody to try this at home and let me know.

Serves-4-5

Ingredients:

1.Fish(Catla/Rohu)- 200 gms

2.Soaked Bengal gram(Chana dal) –2 cups

3.Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp

4.Onion(Chopped) - 2large

5.Tomato(chopped-1 Medium

6.Green chilly paste-1 ½ tsp

7.Cumin powder(Jeera) - ½ tsp

8.Coriander powder(Dhania)- 1/2 tsp

9.Turmeric powder- 1 tsp

10.Garam masala  powder -1 tsp

11.Salt  to taste                                  

12.Corinader leaves-1 bunch

For coating:

1.Rice flour (Chaal Guri)- 2 cups

2.All purpose flour(Maida)-1 cup

3.Baking powder - ½  tsp

4.Salt

5.Oil for frying

Process:

 1.Boil the fish pieces  for about 10 minutes until it becomes soft, Remove all the spines and mash it coarsely.

2.Boil the soaked chana day till soft. Drain all the water and keep it aside to cool. After it’s cooled, blend it without water.

3.Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and fry for couple of minutes. Add ginger garlic paste and again sauté for another minute.

4.Add turmeric powder,cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Fry the spices for 2-3 minutes  and then chana dal ,and chopped tomatoes. Saute for 2-3 minutes.Add the fish, garam masala powder and stir it properly for 4 to 5 minutes.

5.Add chopped coriander and mix properly. Turn off the Gas.

6.Stuffing is ready when it’s absolutely cooled.

7. Mix rice flour, all purpose flour, and baking powder. Add 2 tablespoon of oil and mix with it. Now add water gradually so as to make soft dough.

8.Make small balls from the dough and make tit flat with hand and put the stuffing mixture into it. Fold and seal the edges properly by applying pressure with your fingers only.

9.Heat oil in a pan/kadai; add one by one and deep fry till it becomes golden yellow and crisp outside.