Bombil Batata Bhaji

Description

 * Ethnicity - Marathi, West Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 8 – 10 fresh Bombay duck (bombil), cleaned and cut into 2 inch pieces
 * 6 medium size potatoes, preferably round in shape
 * 5 – 6 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
 * 4 – 5 chopped green chilies (to taste)
 * 3 tbsp garlic paste
 * ½ tbsp haldi
 * 3 tbsp red chili powder
 * 5 tbsp fresh coconut grated
 * 4-5 tbsp oil
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Thoroughly wash the slices of Bombay duck in running water.
 * 2) Also clean the potatoes thoroughly (they'll be used with the skin).
 * 3) Dry the fish and coat the slices with a mixture of garlic paste, chili powder, haldi and salt.
 * 4) Cut the potatoes into thin slices.
 * 5) Coat with haldi, chili powder, salt, coriander leaves, green chilies and grated coconut.
 * 6) Put together the potatoes and Bombay duck, and keep aside for 1 hour.
 * 7) Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel (the traditional pan is made of brass).
 * 8) Add the potatoes and fish and let the whole thing cook on low flame.
 * 9) Initially toss the vessel (instead of stirring) to ensure that the oil spreads through the mixture (the pieces of fish break very easily if stirred).
 * 10) Cover and cook till the potatoes are done.
 * 11) Staunchly resist the temptation to open the lid and stir.