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Bijoli Grill Fish Roll (Fish Roll, Kolkata Style)

April 2, 2018 By Maumita Paul Leave a Comment

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Flanked on the south by Kalighat, home to the ancient temple where resides the presiding deity of the city and on the north by the sprawling greens of the Maidan and the hustle-bustle of Chowringhee, overlooked by the Angel of Victory that alas, has long stopped pirouetting, lies the precinct of Bhowanipur.

S (Dear husband) grew up here.
His forefathers migrated to Bhowanipur more than a century back.

Conversations with S about his growing up years invariably meander to the lanes and alleys of Bhowanipur, a world where time still stopped still.

Stolen afternoons at the Nandan, riveted by the magic of Kurosawa and Ray.
Or the allure of dance dramas at the Rabindra Sadan every year as the city rejoiced the birth of the poet-prophet.

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The commanding oils and water colours in the Victoria Memorial gallery.
Or the Jamini Roys on proud display in the Academy of Fine Arts just across the road.

Watching in awe as artisans put their last touches to the goddess in the shacks of potopara.(The Potters’ Colony)
Or enamored by the ancient Kalighat chitrakars (artists) as they wove their satire on earthen pots.

Leisurely walks down Red Road when in need of solace. As the odd tramcar with its solitary passenger trundled by.
Or seeking shelter in the Bhowanipur Cemetery during a raging kalboisakhi. Only to discover that Ruskin Bond’s father is interred here.

The Gurdwara with its generous langars that never refuse a hungry soul.
Tea at Balwants at two in the morning when the cluttered adolescent mind sought a break.
Digging into momos at Tibetan Delight, almost expecting to run into Satyajit Ray who lived in the next lane.
Or an afternoon at the Bijoli Grill, over endless cups of tea, listening to starry eyed students confident of changing the world.

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Bijoli Grill ? I had finally asked S.
Oh you’ve never had their fish roll ? He had smiled.
One visit, and I too was addicted.

The Bijoli Grill Fish Roll.
A delectable filling of bhetki and shrimps. Rolled in a fillet of bhetki. Coated in crumbs and fried to a sinful golden.
This indeed is a fishophile’s delight.

If you are in Kolkata any time soon, I would strongly recommend you try the original.
If not, do spend that lazy ‪Sunday afternoon making yourself a fish roll. I can guarantee its every bit worth the effort !!!

***This is not a sponsored post.

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Bijoli Grill Fish Roll (Fish Roll, Kolkata Style)

The Bijoli Grill Fish Roll. A delectable filling of bhetki and shrimps. Rolled in a fillet of bhetki. Coated in crumbs and fried to a sinful golden. This indeed is a fishophile's delight.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Appetizer, Snacks
Cuisine Bengali, Indian

Ingredients
  

For the outer wrap of the roll

  • 5-6 pieces bhetki fillets approximately 2 “ x 4” each
  • 1 tsp ginger juice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic juice
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp salt

For the stuffing for the roll

  • 100 g bhetki fillets coarsely ground
  • 12-15 small sized prawns de-shelled, de-veined and heads removed
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies finely choped
  • 2-3 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste

To assemble the fish roll

  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • breadcrumbs for coating
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

For the outer wrap of the roll

  • Wrap a fish fillet in a cling film as shown in the picture, flatten with a mallet. (Feel free to use a rolling pin in case you don’t have a mallet). Repeat for all the fillets.
  • Marinate the fillets with ginger-garlic juice, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Keep aside, an hour or so.

For the stuffing for the roll

  • Coarsely chop the prawns, keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the chopped onions, ginger and garlic, fry till a gorgeous golden.
  • Add the chopped green chillies, saute for a minute or two.
  • Add the fish, prawns, red chili powder, tomato ketchup, salt and sugar.
  • Cook over a low flame, stirring occasionally, 10-12 minutes I would reckon, till the fish and prawns are cooked and almost all the water released has dried off.
  • Adjust seasonings. Finish off with coriander leaves and just a hint of garam masala powder.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.

To Assemble the fish roll

  • Take a fillet and place the fish-prawn filling lengthwise as in the picture and gently roll to a cylindrical roll.
  • Roll the fish roll over flour, dip into the egg wash and roll over breadcrumbs. Repeat for all rolls.
  • Keep aside in the refrigerator to set, 30 odd minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan, deep fry till golden. Keep on a kitchen absorbent towel to soak up the extra oil.
  • Serve hot.

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New blog post is up :) And that evening, as the su New blog post is up :)
And that evening, as the sun prepares to retire for the day and the myriad shades of crimson light up the twilight sky, Grandma and Maa go from room to room tying the cheerful braided strands of hay, adorned with all the pretty embellishments, on every cupboard handle and door knob.
"আউনি বাউনি চাউনি/তিন দিন কোথাও না যেও/ ঘরে বসে পিঠে-ভাত খেও।
They recite.
I giggle.
Come on, they exhort, you can join us too.
Sankranti, Bapi explains as we relish the delectable Ranga alur puli Maa made earlier in the day, is the festival of harvest. A tribute to the bounty of Mother Nature. An occasion to express our gratitude to our farmers who work tirelessly to grow all the produce, they are key to our nations prosperity and growth.
And those strands of hay that Grandma and Maa tied to the doors, Bapi continues with a smile, are to ensure prosperity and wealth stay locked with all of us and we continue to be blessed by the generous benevolence of Maa Lakshmi.
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To read more and try this recipe , direct link is updated in bio.

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And the affair with gur continues..... Any guesses And the affair with gur continues.....
Any guesses what’s in the making this evening?.
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There is always light. If only we are brave enough There is always light. If only we are brave enough to see it. If only we are brave enough to be it !!
 @amandascgorman you are a genius!!!
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Submitting this to “Dark and Moody” challenge by @neethuthomasphotography and @twiggstudios . #mymysticlight 

Also submitting this to “Chiaroscuro” challenge by @happytummybyritumbhara and @stemsandforks . #foodphotobiteswithritu 
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When life gives you nolen gur, you go crazy with p When life gives you nolen gur, you go crazy with pithe puli and payesh. 
And then you make a delectable nolen gurer panacotta ❤️❤️❤️
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Recipe link is there in bio.
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Nothing more hearty than phulkopir singara and a c Nothing more hearty than phulkopir singara and a cup of masala  tea as the evenings get a tad bit colder !!! 
Any takers ? ❤️ .
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Sankranti remains one of the festivals closest to Sankranti remains one of the festivals closest to my heart. 

One of those days when I miss Grandma dearly and yearn to return to childhood and relish all the delectable pithe puli she would make !!! 
Happy Sankranti everyone !!!

On the plate 
Khejur Gurer Patishapta, Doodhpuli, Teler Pitha, Nolen Gurer Payesh and Soru Chakuli.
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New blog post ❤️ And every year, around Sankr New blog post ❤️

And every year, around Sankranthi, the chitoi pithe moulds make a magical re-appearance from the hidden vaults of the windowless sunlight-starved and perennially musty and damp bhnaarar ghor (pantry), illuminated by a lone naked incandescent bulb, before being dusted, scrubbed, soaked, dried and then used in vehement anger for the Sankranti festivities, only to disappear once the euphoria of the harvest festival subsides.
A use and throw culture has still not invaded our lives and the fact that this rather inexpensive non-descript humble artifact is used on just a couple of occasions around Sankranti every year makes not an iota of difference to the magnanimous love and care it receives.
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To read more and try this recipe of Doodh Chitoi , direct link is there in bio. 
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Its less than a week to Sankranti and my kitchen i Its less than a week to Sankranti and my kitchen is in manic frenzy this morning steaming some stunning Bhapa Pitha. 

I have always preferred freshly ground rice flour to store-bought ones. And my hand-free 1400w hamiltonbeach JMG ensured the rice was ground to fine flour, just as I wanted it, in a blink .
(Also do check the coarse, medium and fine grinding options available which gives us such luxury of choice -  I opted for the fine option for the rice flour)

And  here’s my recipe for the quintessential Bengali Bhapa Pitha / Assamese Keteli Pitha. 
Soak the rice for 2 hours, drain from water. 
Allow the rice to dry over a newspaper or muslin cloth to drain any excess water. 
Use your Hamiltonbeach JMG to blitz the rice to a fine powder.
Transfer the rice flour to a bowl, add a pinch of salt, mix well.
Splash a little water to the rice flour, start mixing with your hand. The texture of the dough should be crumbly and just damp enough. Splash water in small increments, we don’t want a wet batter here.
Sieve the moist flour .
Take a kettle, fill it half with water and bring to a boil.
Wrap the lid of the kettle with a damp muslin cloth.
Spread a layer of the rice flour uniformly over the cloth.
Add 1 tsp of freshly grated coconut on the rice flour, followed by 1 tsp of chopped jaggery And finish it with another layer of rice flour. Press gently, take care to not press it too hard.
Wrap with another piece of moist muslin, put the lid back on over the boiling water.
Steam for 10-12 minutes.
Carefully remove the lid from the kettle. 
Gently remove the outer muslin cloth. Use a sharp knife along the edges of the lid to un-mould the pitha..
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@hamiltonbeachindia, @fbciofficial @grainandgrowth .
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The Doulla Pithe that Grandma (Bamma) creates is s The Doulla Pithe that Grandma (Bamma) creates is sheer magic – Pillowy rice flour parcels with a tiny morsel of patali hidden in the center. Stewed in milk perfumed with even more patali gur.
Have a bite, Grandma coaxes.
And the molten patali bursts out of the shackles of the rice flour cocoon.
The fragrance of patali and the perfume of rice leave my palate enthralled.
I take another bite.
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If you want to try this , temporary recipe link is updated in bio ❤️
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