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Maccher Chop

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Bengali, Indian
Author: Dhanya Samuel

Ingredients

  • 2 Basa fish fillets
  • 2 large potatoes; cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tomato; deseeded and finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ inch ginger root finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • ½ tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ¼ tsp garam masala
  • Salt to season
  • Black pepper to season
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup maida/white flour
  • 2 -3 cups bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • Vegetable oil for shallow frying the croquettes

Instructions

  • Cook the potatoes in salted boiling water, drain and keep aside.
  • Cut the fish fillets into large chunks and boil till ¾ ths done. Pat dry and crumble with your fingers and mash the boiled potatoes into it
  • In a pan, heat the mustard oil and sauté the onions till soft.
  • Once the onions have softened, add the ginger, garlic, green chillies and tomatoes; sauté for another minute or two.
  • Then add the cumin, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix well and add a few spoons of water if the mixture feels too dry.
  • Add the fish potato mixture and mix well to combine.
  • Add the coriander leaves and season with salt.
  • Continue to sauté till the mixture comes together and has no excess moisture.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Assemble the eggs, flour and breadcrumbs in three different bowls. Beat the eggs well; season the flour and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan for frying the fish croquettes
  • Shape the fish mixture into even sized balls and keep in a plate.
  • Roll one ball lightly with flour, coat in egg and then roll again in breadcrumbs till evenly coated. Do the same with all the balls. Refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes before frying in oil.
  • Deep fry the balls in oil till browned well. Drain on a kitchen towel.
  • Serve warm with tomato ketchup and salad.