King Fish Fry

Time 20 min

Ingredients

Surmai fish king fish slices 3 

Finely chopped coriander 3 tbsp 

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder or chili flakes 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil for shallow fry

Method

Clean the fish. Apply turmeric powder and salt to the slices. Keep it aside for 15 min. Then shallow fry fish in fry pan till it becomes crispy and golden brown. In kadai heat 1 tbsp oil, oil becomes hot then switch off the flame. Now add coriander  powder and chili flakes in the kadai. Pour this seasoning on fish in the fry pan. Switch on the flame again fry fish for 2-3 min, sprinkle coriander. Switch off flame and then serve hot.

Tip
U can deep fry instead of shallow fry. 

Acknowledgement:
This recipe is contributed by my friend Dr. Madhu

Kolhapuri Sukha Mutton

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Mutton 2 cups

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Finely chopped tomato 1 medium size
White masala 3-4 tbsp

Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

Red chili powder / Kolhapuri kanda lasun chatney 3-4 tsp

Roasted Sesame - Poppy seeds powder 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

Garam masala 1/4 tsp

Water 1/2 cup

Oil 3-4 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add chopped onion (1/4 of what you have), 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder. Fry till onion turns golden brown in colour. Then add mutton fry for 4-5 min, then add 1/5 tsp of salt, mix well and cook for 15-20 min till it is done. Allow it to cool. Keep it aside. (I cook mutton in pressure cooker for 2 whistles at this stage)

Heat oil in pan, add remaining chopped onion & tomato. Fry till onion turns golden brown in colour. Now add White masala, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder / Kolhapuri masala, Turmeric powder, Garam masala and sesame - poppy seeds powder, fry for about 5-6 min till oil separates out. Now add  cooked mutton kheema fry for 2-3 min. Then add water. Stir well. Keep it on low flame for about 10-12 min. Switch off the flame and serve hot.

Mixed Vegetables / Bhogichi Bhaji

Time 30 min

Ingredients

Fresh vaal 1/4 cup

Eggplants medium size 3 (cut into 4 pieces) 

Green peas 1/4 cup

Fresh green chickpeas 1/4 cup

Groundnuts 2 tbsp

Carrot cut into cubes 1/4 cup

Finely chopped onion 2 medium size

Finely chopped tomato 1 medium size

Red chili powder 1 tsp & ginger garlic paste 1/4 tsp / Kolhapuri masala 1.5 tsp

Jaggery 1 tsp

Water 1/2 cup or more

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in pan, add onion & tomato, saute till onion turns golden brown. Then add all vegetables. Fry for 4-5 min. Then add red chili powder + ginger garlic paste/ kolhapuri kanda lasun masala, fry for about 2-3 min. Then add 1/2 cup water, cover with lid and cook for about 10 to 12 min. Keep the low flame. Then add salt and mix well. Check the water level if require add 2 tsp water and now let it cook for about 5-6 min. Keep checking to avoid burning. Switch off the flame. Serve hot with bajri bhakari.

Tip
It is dry bhaji / sabji so keep in mind water requirement to avoid overcooking.