Masala Machchi

Masala Machchi
  • Author: Atul Kochhar

Golden Crispy Fish Salad is a delightful dish that combines perfectly fried cod fillets with a refreshing cucumber and tomato salad. Marinated in zesty lime juice and coated in a flavorful batter infused with ginger, turmeric, and garam masala, the fish fillets are fried to a beautiful crispiness. Topped with a sprinkle of chaat masala powder, the fillets are served atop a colorful salad drizzled with a tangy lime dressing. This recipe is a delightful blend of crunchy textures and vibrant flavors, making it a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4 cod
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp ginger
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp red chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp mango
  • ½ tsp ajwain seeds
  • 100g/4½oz chickpea or gram flour
  • 1 tbsp corn flour
  • 1 drop orange
  • 120ml/4¼fl oz sparkling water
  • in a wok to deep fry oil
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 small cucumber
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ medium red onion
  • 10 sprigs of coriander
  • sea salt
  • pinch freshly ground black pepper or red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp salad oil or olive oil

Instructions

  • Marinate the fish with lime juice and salt and keep aside for 20 minutes.
  • Mix all the batter ingredients in a bowl until it's a smooth, runny liquid. with the sparkling water.
  • Wipe the fish with kitchen paper or towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Marinate the fish in the batter for further ten minutes.
  • Heat oil in the wok and fry the fillets over medium heat until crisp.
  • Remove, place on kitchen towel and sprinkle with chaat masala powder.
  • To make the salad mix all the salad ingredients together.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients together, and toss the salad in the dressing.
  • Serve the crisp fried fish on the salad.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4