How to make Surmaichi Bhaji -
Fish slices cooked in tangy masala.
This recipe is from the book Konkan Cookbook.
Main Ingredients : King fish (surmai) (सुरमई मछली), Kokum petals (कोकम की पँखड़ियाँ)
Cuisine : Maharashtrian
Course : Main Course Seafood
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Surmaichi Bhaji Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 16-20 minutes
Cook time : 11-15 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Surmaichi Bhaji Recipe
King fish (surmai) cut into 1 inch thick slices 500 grams
Kokum petals 4
Garlic 10-12 cloves
Ginger 1 inch piece
Green chillies 5-6
Fresh coriander leaves chopped a few sprigs
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Oil 2-3 tablespoons
Onions finely chopped 3 medium
Scraped coconut 1/4 cup
Method
Step 1
Soak the kokum in one-fourth cup of water for half an hour. Strain the water and keep aside. Grind together garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt with a little water to a thick paste.
Step 2
Apply this masala to the fish pieces and keep aside for fifteen minutes. Heat the oil in a non stick pan. Add the onions and sauté till golden brown. Add the marinated fish pieces and sauté for a minute stirring lightly.
Step 3
Add the kokum water and cover and cook on low heat for three to four minutes or till oil surfaces on top and most of the moisture is absorbed. Garnish with coconut, stir lightly and serve hot with rotis.
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