East Indian Fish Chops: A Mid-Week Seafood Snack

By Devi Poojari

These savoury fish cutlets are the perfect combination of crunchy and soft; and taste best when eaten with ketchup. Make these quick and delicious pan-fried cutlets to pack for a lunchbox or eat in the evenings.

INGREDIENTS

250 grams catfish, chopped 2 potatoes, boiled 1 onion, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped ½ teaspoon garam masala 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 teaspoon red chilli powder ¼ cup breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons hot oil 2 teaspoons coriander powder ¼ cup chopped coriander 3-4 tablespoons rava Salt, to taste Oil, for pan-frying

METHOD

Mash the potatoes roughly and add the catfish to it and combine.

METHOD

Add the onion, green chillies, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste and coriander powder.

METHOD

Pour the hot oil over the spices and aromatics before mixing well using a spoon.

METHOD

Add the breadcrumbs, chaat masala, chopped coriander, red chilli powder before seasoning with salt.

METHOD

Shape the mixture into small cutlets and coat with rava before pan-frying on each side for 3 minutes, until golden-brown and crispy.

METHOD

Remove on to absorbent kitchen towels and serve hot with ketchup.