Fish Cutlet | Spiced Fish Cakes | Fish Kabab Recipe | Fish Kebab

 Ingredients for Fish Cutlets:

Fish: Cod, Halibut, - any white boneless fish chunks- 300 gms

To be boiled with w/fish:

• Salt- 1/4 tsp
• Pepper- 1/4 tsp
• Green cardamom-2
• Cloves-2
• Cinnamon, 1” pieces- 2
• Coriander/Cilantro/Parsley leaves- 5-6 sprigs whole 

• Boiled potatoes- 2 medium ones (75 gm each)
• Onion, fine chopped- 1 medium 
• Ginger, fine chopped- 1” piece
• Green chilies, chopped- 2 small whole chilies
• Coriander/Cilantro or Parsley leaves, fine chopped- 5 tbsp

Spices:

• Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Cumin powder- 1/4 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
• Oil- 3 tbsp

Preparation:

• Boil the potatoes in a pressure cooker till 2 whistles. Let the pressure release, drain the water & allow the potatoes to cool. Alternatively, boil the potatoes in an open sauce pan till tender but not too soft. Drain and allow to cool.
  
  
• To boil the fish pieces, place the pieces in a pan, add water sufficient to cover the pieces. Add all the ingredients indicated above. Give a mix and boil the fish pieces till tender. Depending on the type of fish should take 7-8 mins on medium to low heat.
  
  
• Once cool, peel the skin & mash both the potatoes & fish pieces separately.
  
  
• Fine chop the onion, green chillies, ginger and coriander leaves/ cilantro.

Process:

1. Mix the mashed boiled fish and potatoes. 
2. Add the chopped onions, green chilies, ginger and coriander leaves/ cilantro.
3. Add the spice powders and salt. Mix to combine well.
4. Take out small portions & form kebabs/patties.
5. You should be able to make 8-10 kebabs/paties based on size.
6. Now take a frying pan & heat oil & arrange all the kebabs. If required fry in 2 batches.
7. Fry on one side on low heat for around 6-7 mins till golden.
8. Flip it on the other side & continue to fry for 6-7 mins. If required, keep turning till it is golden/ light brown on both sides.

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