Kutti Machli or Minced Fish always remind me of a childhood memory when we used to go every month to the beach in Karachi. Many years passed away, and still, that time makes me emotional and filled with happiness. Childhood is great, at that time we may not be happy children but later on, we realise that it was the best time of our life. Kutti machli we used to eat at Clifton. At that time Clifton used to be a full of enjoyment place in Karachi. There was Fun-land along with the aquarium Palace and numerous rides behind the Play-land, a lot of refreshments food shops. It was the golden memory of the 90s, feel like Karachi city was awake all night. we used to come back late at night with full of the taxi, that all memories mesmerise sometime.
Ingredients for Fish marination.
- Fish 500g
- Lemon Juice 2tsp
- Ginger,Garlic Chopped 1 tsp
- Cumin Powder 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder 1 tsp
- Pomegranate seed Powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder 1/2 tsp
- Crushed chilli 1tsp
- Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder 1/2 tsp
- Salt 1 and 1/2 tsp
- Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp
- Fish fry masala Optional,
- 1/2 cup oil for frying
Instruction for fry Fish
Cut fish into pieces and pat dry.
Marinate in Lemon Juice, Garlic, Ginger, Yoghurt, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Cinnamon, Pomegranate seeds Powder, Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Salt, Black Pepper and Fish Fry powder (if using). Leave aside for 30 minutes.
Heat 1 cup of oil in a frying pan. Once hot, turn the heat down, add the fish and cook until light brown. Take out fish from oil.
Take a Plate and crushed the fish with your hands, make sure that all bones remove away.
Masala
- 4 tbsp Oil( left over fish frying oil)
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 large Onion fine sliced
- Ginger, Garlic Chopped 1/2 tsp
- 3 medium size fresh Tomatoes
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder ½ tsp
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder 1 tsp
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder 1 tsp
- ½ tsp Red ChillI Powder ½ tsp
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes ½ tsp
- Salt according to taste
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper ¼ tsp
- 1 tbsp Dry Fenugreek 1 tbsp
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1 tbsp
- 2 tbsp Plain Yoghurt 2 tbsp
- Green Chilli 1 finely cut( optional)
- Coriander Leaves 2tbs
Instructions
- In the same pan, use the same oil but take just 4 tbsp, add chopped Onion and fry till a deep golden brown. Around 7 to 8 minutes on medium low.
- Add Ginger, Garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- add Cumin and once it sizzles add Finely cut tomatoes.
- Stir it, Turn the heat up and let the masala bubble away for more minutes on medium high.
- Add Turmeric, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Chilli Flakes, Salt and Pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, add Fenugreek and Garam Masala. Cook for 1 minute on high.
- Stir the yogurt in a bowl and then add to pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add fry Kutti Fish. Cook covered on low for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fish already fried properly, don’t cook much.
- Serve with green chilli and Fresh Coriander over the top.
Served with chapati or paratha. This is the healthiest option for dinner.
