Serves – 4
Preparation time – 10 minutes; Marination time – 45 minutesIngredients:
Silver pomfrets – 1/2 kg, cleaned and drained well, make small slant cuts over the skin (you may want to use any other fish of your choice that is available)
Turmeric powder – 1/8 teaspoon
Red chilli powder – 3 teaspoons
Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece, finely chopped and crushed to a smooth paste
Vinegar – 1 teaspoon
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon
Oil – for shallow or deep frying in batchesMethod:Mix together well all the ingredients except oil along with a few teaspoons of water to a thick and fine paste.
Apply the marinade as a very thin layer on both sides of the fishes and marinate it for 45 minutes.
Shallow or deep fry the fishes in batches on both sides until golden brown and drain the oil.
These are Original Recipes of the Parsi way of cooking in India. You will find a unique blend of spices, that makes the food very appetizing, nutritious and wholesome. Vegetables, Meats and Dairy products are the foundation. Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Cardamon, Rosewater etc, flavor the food and remind us of the sweetness of life. Curry Powder, Ginger, Garlic, etc add the zest! Happy Cooking and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Rita has published several cookbooks on Amazon.com
Parsi Cuisine Cookbooks by Mrs. Rita Jamshed Kapadia
1. Parsi Cuisine Manna of the 21st Century
2. Parsi Indian Kitchen
3. Vividh Vani (re-print in Gujarati)
4. Pickles, Chutney, Masala and Preserves
5. Meats, Seafoods, Desserts, Dhansak, Vegetarian Delights
6. Treasured Grandmother's Recipes: Zoroastrian Parsi Celebrations and Ceremonies
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