Fish Koliwada
Ingredients
200 g boneless pieces of fish Salt to taste 2-3 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1.5 tsp red chilli powder 1.5 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp ajwain (carrom seeds) ¼ tsp orange or red food colour (optional) 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves 2 chopped green chillies 50 g besan 20 g rice flour 1 tbsp cornflour ½ tsp garam masala powder ½ tsp chaat masalaFor Chutney
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves 2-3 green chillies ½ tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp chopped onions Juice of one lime Salt to taste ½ tsp black salt ½ inch piece of gingerSteps
*Chop the fish into medium-size pieces. *In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients, except the fish, along with the required amount of water and make the marination. Make sure you adjust the seasoning as per your taste. *Add the fish into the marination and keep it aside for at least one hour. For a more packed flavour, you can do this step one day in advance and store it in a refrigerator. *Next, pour your usual cooking oil and deep-fry the fish till it looks crisp on the outside. *Serve it hot with mint and coriander chutney. *In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients mentioned for chutney and blend it fine with water. Adjust spiciness and salt accordingly.