If you are from Kolkata, the fish Kobiraji cutlet will definitely hold a special place in your heart. It is a recipe which is from the British era when Kolkata used to be a Winter capital of India and derived from the English coverage cutlet recipe. The boneless fish or chicken fillets are covered with a mesh of fried crispy egg which makes it very tempting and unique in look as well as taste. They are popular in college canteens, street food joints, during Durga puja ,Weddings or any festivals. They are a snack little on the heavier side and can be served with tea, coffee or any other beverage. Unfortunately if you are not in Kolkata or in parts of Bengal ,you will not find this dish anywhere in India, which leaves you no option but to try at home. You can have it once in a while, its delicious but ,its deep fried so far from being healthy.
Fish Kabiraji Cutlet
This is a recipe from the British rule in India in which boneless fish or chicken fillets are covered with a mesh of fried crispy egg which makes it very tempting and unique in look as well as taste
Ingredients
- 500 gm Fish fillets(Basa/bhetki/tilapia) Thawed and cut into 4 rectangular pieces
- 1 tbsp Ginger ,garlic paste
- 1 tbsp. coriander and green chilies paste
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- A pinch Salt
- 4 whole Eggs
- 1 tsp corn starch
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- 1 cup Onions finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Green chillies finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Coriander leaves finely chopped
- 2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Marinate the fish fillets with ginger ,garlic ,lemon juice, coriander and green chili paste and salt for 15 minutes
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Beat the eggs
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dip each fish fillet in egg
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Roll it over the mixture of chopped onions ,chillies and coriander leaves
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Then roll over bread crumbs
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Pack it tightly in the shape of cutlets
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Heat oil till no bubbles are seen
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Deep fry the fillets on low flame
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Beat the eggs with corn starch and salt
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With the help of sieve drop the egg in the hot oil forming a crispy net .Cover your cutlet in the oil with this net.
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Serve hot with onion and cucumber salad and mustard sauce
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