18. FISH CUTLETS (SNACKS)

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 kg fish (Rohu)
• 1 egg beaten well
• 1/2 cup onion finely chopped 
• 2 green chillies finely  chopped
• 1 bunch chopped coriander leaves
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tsp salt (as per taste)
• Oil for deep frying

METHOD

• Wash and clean fish and boil it in a pan with just enough water to cook it. Let the water be fully evaporated. Let it cool down. 
• Mash the fish well with hand and carefully remove all the bones .
• Add chopped onion, chillies, coriander leaves, salt and beaten egg and mix well.
• Divide the mixture into 10-12 equal parts as per the size of serving required, large for cutlets, small for making cocktail snacks.
• Roll each portion between your palms and press it lightly to flatten it. 
• Roll the patties in bread crumbs pressing lightly,
• Heat oil in a pan and deep fry.
• Drain on an absorbent paper.
• Serve hot with Mint Chutney (Recipe' No 14 on this Blog).

USEFUL TIPS
For a healthier version, you may shallow fry the patties in a non-stick pan with a few drops of oil.

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