Masala Machchi
Masala Machchi is a spicy Indian fish recipe made with white fish fillet, onion, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, chili powder and herbs.
If you like Indian food, you will love this fish recipe! Pair this fish dish with plain rice, warm bread or salad for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner!
Yield: Serves 2
- 400 g fillet of any white fish, I used cod fillet
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 5-6 tablespoons whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- canola oil
- salt to taste
Wash and pat dry the fish. Cut into 2-inch x 1 1/2-inch pieces.
Blend the onion, garlic, ginger, coriander, lemon juice and salt until the mixture is a smooth paste.
Coat the fish pieces with a light coating of the paste. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Mix the flour, salt and chili powder together. Spread in a plate. Dip the fish pieces in the beaten egg.
Then lightly toss them in the flour mixture.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot. Gently lay the fillets into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides.
Place on a paper towel to absorb extra oil. Serve with rice or salad.
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@Wendy, I always fry them and never tried baking them. I'm not sure but I think you can preheat the oven on 370 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
Could this be baked in the oven? If so, what would you start out the oven at and about what amount of time? I realize it would be your best guess but I prefer bake to frying. Thank you
I tried this receipe and it worked out just great! Thanks very much!
Hmm, makes me feel hungry.
Can i use Cream Dory fillet if cod fillet is not available? Thanks. Wii try the recipe this weekend. :)
Posted by Cooking and Cooking on Nov 1, 2012 Dear Laura, I never tried Cream Dory fillet but you can use any kind white fish (without bones) you like. Let me know if you made it, and I will try Cream Dory fillet :-)