Fish Balls

Fish Balls

A very tasty deep fried snack !!!

Makes: 5 - 6

You will need

200 g boiled and boneless fish pieces
2 slices of whole wheat / brown bread
1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves or curry leaves
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 cup (100 g) bread crumbs
200 ml oil (for frying)

Method

Dip bread slices in 1/2 cup water and squeeze out water immediately.

In a bowl, mix boiled and boneless fish pieces, bread slices, curry leaves / coriander leaves, green chilli, onions, salt and garam masala powder. Mix all the ingredients well and make a soft dough.

Divide the fish - bread mixture into 5 - 6 parts. Make lemon sized balls and roll it over bread crumbs. Bread crumbs should be well coated on each fish ball.

Heat oil in a frying pan. Reduce heat to medium and deep fry fish balls till golden color and crisp on both the sides (4 fish balls at a time) (Do not fry on high heat. It will get dark brown color immediately). Drain out from the oil and place on kitchen towel to absorb extra oil. Serve hot with tomato sauce.