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Fish and Green Peppers Spicey Pakoras or Bhajies

Tali Machli aur Simla Mirch (Pakora)

Mamta Gupta

EasyFree From GarlicFree From GingerFishIndianMainSeafoodSideSnack

The spices in this dish can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 500 gm. any firm fish like monkfish or Cod, skin removed and cut into 1-2 inch pieces.

  • 2 green peppers (bell peppers or capsicum), de-seeded and chopped into 1-2 inch pieces

  • 1-2 green chillies, chopped finely

  • 1 1/2 tsp. cumin powder

  • 1/2 tsp. or to taste, chilli Powder

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 tsp. ground ginger or ginger powder

  • 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala

  • 2 tbsp. besan or gram flour/chickpea flour

  • Oil for deep frying

  • 3-4 tomatoes, cut into wedges

  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Place cumin, coriander, chilli powder, salt, garam masala, ginger and gram flour in a bowl and mix well.

  2. Add fish and green pepper pieces, green chillies.

  3. Turn over gently a couple of times, to coat the pieces thoroughly.

  4. Heat oil in a pan.

  5. Fry fish pieces first, a few at a time, on both sides until golden brown and crisp.

  6. Drain on a kitchen towel and keep warm in an oven or on a hot plate.

  7. Now fry the capsicum pieces for a few minutes, until crisp...ish on the outside.

  8. Serve together, garnished with tomato and lemon wedges.

Notes

  • You can add 1-2 sliced green chillies, also deep fried.


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