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