Kachki Maacher Chorchori
Kachki Maacher Chorchori. Wafer-thin batons of potatoes. A generous overload of onions. A handful of wicked green chillies. A glug of mustard oil. A profusion of coriander leaves. And loads of love !!!
Ingredients
- 300 g kachki Maach or Ganges river sprats cleaned, washed and drained
- 1 big potato cut into sticks ( as shown in the picture)
- 2 big onions finely sliced
- 2 tsp mustard paste
- 2 cloves garlics smashed
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tomato finely chopped
- 5-6 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 cup mustard oil
- 1/4 cup coriander leaves chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Take the finely sliced onions, tomato and green chillies in a bowl.
- Add a little salt and a pinch each of turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Add the grated ginger and 3 tbsp oil. Using your hand, mix well, softly mashing the onions, tomato and chillies as you mix.
- Transfer to a pan, add the potato sticks and cook for 10-12 minutes over a low flame.
- Now add the fish, give it a gentle mix. Be delicate, you do not want to break the fish.
- Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes over low flame. Give it a gentle stir.
- Add 1/4 cup warm water, mustard paste, let it cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- Adjust seasonings. Finish off with a drizzle of mustard oil and a handful of chopped coriander leaves.