Fish cutlet
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Fish cutlet combines tuna or any firm fish fillets and Indian spices to make a delicious appetizer. |
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Preparation Time : 30-45 mins
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Cooking Time :
15-20 mins
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Ingredients: |
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Cooked & Tinned tuna fillets drained or any white fish fillet- 250g
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Potato - 1 large
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Carrot - 1 medium (optional)
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Onion - 1 small
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Ginger-garlic paste - 1½ tsp
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Green Chilli - 2
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Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp
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Chilli powder - 1 tsp
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Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tblsp
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Egg - 2
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Golden Breadcrumbs - 150g
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Oil - 250ml for frying
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Salt - to taste
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Method: |
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Grate onion, chilli and coriander leaves finely.
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Cut each of the potatoes into quarters.
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Drain the tuna fillets well.
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Cook potatoes in a pan of water and salt. For better results, cook the potato in a Microwave oven without water. Peel and mash them when they are cold enough.
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Heat a pan and add 2-3 teaspoon of oil.
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Add the chopped onion, carrots and green chillies and fry for about 3-4 minutes.
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Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder and chilli powder and fry for about a minute.
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Switch off the heat.
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Remove the fried ingredients from the pan and combine it with the tuna fillets, mashed potatoes, salt and coriander leaves; mix well.
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Take about 3cm ball of the tuna mix and flatten them into cutlet.
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Repeat the above step until the tuna mix is finished.
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Beat the eggs and keep it in a bowl.
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Place the breadcrumbs in a separate plate.
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Heat a deep frying pan on medium heat and add oil.
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Coat the tuna cutlets with the egg first and then with the breadcrumbs.
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Fry the coated cutlets in oil 4-5 at a time until they become golden brown.
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Notes: |
This dish can be served as an appetizer in the parties or as a side-dish for Lunch/Dinner. |