Topse macher bhaja and an Award Too

Topse Macher Bhaja (Fish fry ) and an award too

Topse Macher Bhaja
There are innumerable varieties of fish ,one can possible of think of .One of them is topse fish which is like bata fish small ,except that there is single back bone and ,this type of fish is usually good for deep frying .In fact this fish is served in Biye Bari (a home where marriage ceremony is going on ),for this the kancha (raw without fried,only marinated) fish is dipped in the batter of besan (bengal gram flour),ginger,garlic and onion paste and all the dry masala powder .However we are not to fond of that raw fish to be eaten like that ,so its better to fry them first and then deep fry them coated with besan .
Recipe Requirements
Topse Mache (Fish ) 5 ( these fish are generally categorized under small fish and they are fried like this way always )
Marinate the fish with turmeric powder,salt and keep them for 1 hrs , but before it clean them properly including washing their abdomen with running water .
Fry them in oil till they are slight brown.
Now to make the Batter in which they are to be dipped.
1- 1 small cup of besan
2- sooji 2-3 tbs
3 -ginger /garlic/onion paste 2 -3 tbs
4- coriander powder 1 tbs
5 -cumin powder 1tbs
6- Mustard powder 1 tbs (grind yellow mustard seeds in a grinder )
7 -Red pepper powder ½ tbs
8- Salt 1 tsp
9- Refined oil ½ cup for deep fry
Mix all in the large bowl .Set aside them for ½ hr atleast before frying the fish .

How to make ginger /garlic /onion paste for this batter
Cut 1-2 medium size onions,1/2 inch long ginger ,4-5 garlic pods .Grind all in a grinder for a smooth paste ,if required add little bit of water . take 2-3 tbs of the paste for the gravy and store the rest in refrigerator for future use .It stays fresh for 2-3 days .

How to check if the oil is ready for deep fry
TIP -Drop cumin seeds/or few drops of batter to the hot oil ,if it comes up to the surface of the oil ,the oil is ready for deep fry .

Now coat the fried fish with the batter well ,and deep fry them at medium and sometimes regulating the heat at low .It will take at least 3- 4 mints to deep fry each fish .
Take out in paper towels ,this way it will soak the extra oil .Serve with onion slices ,green chilies and lemon .
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