Seer Fish Tikka recipe

SEER FISH TIKKA

It's Raining Men! Hallelujah! On a cold rainy day what better than FISH TIKKA.... .with hot garlic  green chilli and coriander stick dip and radish salad. A simple Seer/ Anjal/ Surmai Fish tikka perfect when you have kids around as its a bone free fish.Its a sea fish and is one of the best serves.Its a hot favourite at our house. I sometimes think why is only radish served with fish.Maybe because of its pungent and sweet flavour......but nothing else tastes as good especially when a hot garlic green chilli coriander stick dip is served alongside. This is one food that i don't need  a disguise to feed my son...hahaha...so i call it EASY  FOOD .He just loves it and otherwise not a chilli food lover , he make each piece dive into this chilli garlic dip before it goes right into his mouth.... This one especially is so easy and fast to prepare that its a regular at our place in winters.With many recipes floating  around for fish tikka...this is our take on it!!! And we just love this one..SIMPLE PLEASURE!!!

Ingredients:

 Surmai fish -1 kg

 Besan -2-3 tbsp

 Salt-to taste

 Red chilli powder (degi)-1 tsp

 (i used degi mirch. Use as per taste If you prefer more spicy you may add kashmiri mirch) 

 Garam masala-1 tsp 

 Coriander powder-2 tbsp

 Ajwain seeds-1/4 tsp

 Haldi 1/4 tsp

 Italian seasoning - optional

 Mustard oil for frying.

 Hot Garlic coriander stick dip:

Use the stems of coriander leaves which normally goes waste.

250 gm coriander stems.roots removed

6-7 garlic cloves 

1" ginger 

1 onion small 

3-4 green chillies spicy ones(adjust to taste) 

Salt to taste

 Lemon juice

 1/2 lemon

 Grind everything to paste except lemon juice. Taste for salt and add lemon juice.pour to serve.

 For radish salad:

 Salad leaves

 2 Radish grated 

2 Lemon juice 

1/2 lemon

Method:

•  In a small bowl mix together besan ,ajwain and spices together. 
• Wash fish well and drain the water. 
• Dab with a kitchen towel for extra water.
•  Marinate with the besan mix for 1/2 hour.
•  Take mustard oil in pan and shallow fry each of the piece turning to all sides well.
•  Garnish with Italian seasoning and lemon juice.
•  Serve hot with radish salad and hot garlic chilli dip. 
  

Easy Pan fried Sole Fish recipe...served with green vegetable & fruit salad

Easy Pan fried Sole Fish

Sole Fish is a group of flatfish which may belong to several different families.Being the most esteemed and widely available fish its most commonly used in Chinese cuisines.This recipe is a mix of Mexican cum Italian flavors and prepared so quickly that its ideal when you need to cook in a rush or for some sudden party.Its easy preparation and rustic flavors are just perfect for a starter.

Ingredients:

Sole Fish :1 kg( 10-12 pcs)

Fresh Bread Crumbs: 1 1/2 cup

Italian seasoning: 1 1/2 tsp

Chilli Flakes:1 tsp( or to taste)

Black Pepper powder: 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Chaat Masala: 1/2 tsp

Cornflour :1 tbsp

1 egg beaten

Oil to fry: 2 t

Method:

• Crush the the bread crumbs of fresh bread slices in a mixer. Approx. two slices would be enough to make 1 1/2 cup of crumbs.

• Transfer this into a deep platter and add cornflour ,seasoning,black pepper powder ,salt, chilli flakes and mix well.
• In another bowl, beat an egg.

• Heat  2 tbsp oil pan.   

• Now, coat each piece first into the bread crumbs and then in the beaten egg.Coat well and put it in a pan to fry.Serve hot with green salad ,Tarter Dip and sauces.

For Green Salad:

Salad Leaves: 1 bowl

Ganth Gobi/Kohl Rabi: 2-3

Carrots: 2

Corns: 1/2 cup

Peanuts: 1/4 cup

Apple : 1( cubed)

orange/kinu: 1 cubes

Any other veggie or fruit may be added as per liking.

Dressing:

Olive Oil:2 tbsp

Mayonnaise: 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Castor Sugar: 1 tbsp

Lemon Juice: 1  lemon

Italian Seasoning: 1/2 tsp

Black Pepper powder: 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Break the salad leaves with your hands and put them in the mixing bowl.
• Add the other vegetables and fruits cut into cube size pieces.
• Make the dressing in a small bowl .Mix well with a spoon and pour over the salad.Mix well and serve along side the fish.

This salad dressing can be used for any basic salad made of veggies or pasta.