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Fish Kabiraji

By Mita Mondal
Fish kabiraji is made with fish, eggs, bread crumbs, and a lot of other ingredients and spices, fried perfectly within a net made of egg white.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Non Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 gm Bhetki fish fillets
  • 1 piece lemon juice
  • Salt As required
  • 10 gm coriander leaves
  • 4 pieces green chilies
  • 1 piece onion cut into 4 pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic deskinned
  • ½ inch ginger peeled and cut into small pieces
  • 4 pieces eggs
  • Bread crumbs As required
  • 4 tbsp corn flour
  • 3 tbsp black pepper powder
  • White oil As required
  • ½ liter water

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, take ½ liter of water, and add fresh juice of a whole lemon and salt as required to make a salt and lemon water. Dip 500 gm of Bhetki fish fillets in it and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, put 10 gm of fresh coriander leaves, 4 pieces of green chilies, a small piece of onion cut into four pieces, 6 cloves of deskinned garlic, and ½ inch ginger, cut into smaller pieces in a mixer grinder. Do not put water in it.
  • Blend it to make a paste.
  • Remove the fish fillets from the water after 20 minutes, put them on a plate, and put the paste and 3 tbsp of black pepper powder on them.
  • Apply them nicely on both sides. Keep the plate aside for about 10 minutes to marinate properly.
  • Break 4 eggs in a bowl. Whip them nicely.
  • Add 4 tbsp of corn flour and a little bit of salt to it. Mix it very well.
  • Next, take an adequate amount of bread crumbs on a plate.
  • Dip the marinated fish fillets in the egg batter.
  • Coat them with bread crumbs nicely on all sides. Repeat the steps to coat all the fish pieces.
  • Heat a pan thoroughly. Add enough cooking oil. Put the coated fish pieces one by one very carefully.
  • Flip them occasionally and fry them on a low to medium flame for about 5 minutes. Remove them when they turn slightly golden brown.
  • Fry all the fish fillets in the same way. Put them on a piece of tissue paper on a plate to absorb the excess oil.
  • In this same oil, make a net with the same egg batter by dipping your fingers in the egg batter and moving it quickly over the oil.
  • Place one of the fried fish pieces on it.
  • Wrap it carefully with the egg batter net from all sides. Fry both sides of the fish piece for another couple of minutes on a low flame. Repeat the process to fry all the fish pieces.
  • Place it on a plate and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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Notes

I use fresh Bhetki fillets for the best taste and soft texture of fish kabiraji. I let the fillets sit in salt and lemon water for 15–20 minutes. This helps them absorb flavors better.
I make a thick spice paste without adding any water as it renders a stronger and richer taste.
After coating the fish with the spice paste and black pepper, let it rest for at least 10 minutes so the flavors soak in.
Beat the eggs well and mix in corn flour and salt properly. A smooth batter makes the coating even and crispy.
Cover the fish fillets evenly with bread crumbs to get a crunchy texture on all sides.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Fish Kabiraji
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
179
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
66
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
80
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
538
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
201
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
64
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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