Fish Cakes in Batter

Ingredients:•

• 1 kg fish (any fish with firm, white flesh) cut into medium-thick slices
• 3 tbsps ginger paste
• 3 tbsps garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 1/2 cups bengal gram flour
• Oil to shallow fry fish
• Lime wedges

Method:

Mix all the ingredients except the fish and lime wedges, in a large, shallow dish. Form a thick paste. Gently fold the fish into this paste, making sure to coat each piece well. Allow to marinate for 1hour.
In a wide, flat pan, heat enough oil to shallow fry the fish till each piece is golden and crisp on both . Serve hot, arranged in a platter. Squeeze lemon juice over the pieces just before serving. Garnish with lime wedges.

French Bean Side-Dish (Dry)

Ingredients

Ingredients:-

60 gms Ghee
1 onion chopped
750 gms french beans cut into 2 cms length.
2 large potatoes sliced in large pieces
1 tea spoon ground turmeric.
1/2 tea spoon chilli powder
1/2 garam masala

Method:-

1. Melt Ghee in a saucepan. Saute onion for 2 mins. Add beans, and potatoes, turmeric and chilli, saute 3 mins. Add garam masala, cover and cook over low heat for about 15 mins or until beans are tender. Server about 4-6 people