Bazelli Masli ~ Fried Fish (Basic Marination)
Servings 5 servings
Calories 5kcal
Ingredients
- 5 medium sized approx palm sized pomfrets
For the marination:
- 1 heaped tablespoon bafat powder * see notes for substitute
- 1 teaspoon thick tamarind paste or thick extract of 1 marble sized ball of tamarind
- lime and coriander leaves for garnishing
- salt to taste
- oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Descale and clean the fish thoroughly. Score the fish (make shallow cuts on the surface of the fish). Soak it for 5 mins in salted water to which turmeric has been added (optional step - helps remove the fishy smell especially from pomfrets). Refresh twice with fresh changes of water and place the fish on a colander to drain off excess water.
- In a shallow bowl mix the bafat powder, tamarind juice and salt - add a few drops of water to form a very thick paste. Don't add too much water as it will dilute the marination.
- Marinate the fish well and keep aside for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fish on a medium low heat until both the sides are cooked. Once done, tilt the frying pan until the excess oil drains off. Transfer the fish carefully onto a serving plate lined with an absorbent kitchen tissue.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and sprinkle with lime juice. Serve hot with rice and curry.
Notes
1. To make your own small batch of bafat powder mix together 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder + 3/4th teaspoon of coriander powder + 2 pinches of cumin powder + 2 pinches of pepper powder + 2 pinches of turmeric powder - this is just an approximation. This makes about 2 teaspoons of bafat powder. Please adjust accordingly for this recipe (depending on how many pieces of fish you have and how thick a layer you intend to marinating them with)
2. If desired you can toss a few curry leaves or coriander leaves while the fish is frying. It adds a great flavour to the fish
2. If desired you can toss a few curry leaves or coriander leaves while the fish is frying. It adds a great flavour to the fish
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg