Bombay Duck Curry

10 Bombay ducks (clean & cut into 2 pcs)

Masala for grinding :

1 1/2 bunch of coriander leaves
6 green chillies
6 cloves of garlic
1/2 inch pc of ginger
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 small marble size tamarind
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 onion chopped

For tempering :

3 tbsp oil
8 cloves of garlic roughly chopped

Process to prepare the gravy :

Grind the masala into a fine paste & keep it aside.

Take a vessel add 3 tbsp oil.
Heat the oil, once its hot add the garlic and fry till it browns.
Now add the ground paste and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 glass of ground masala water.
Add salt as per taste and let the gravy boil.
Add the clean bombay ducks and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Put off the flame , tangy aromatic curry is ready to be served.

Serve it with plain rice and crisp fried bombay ducks.

Crisp Fried Bombay Ducks

10 pcs of fresh Bombay ducks (clean & cut it in the center to remove the thorn)as shown in the picture.















Ingredients for the marinade
1 tsp of red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp vinegar

To fry :
5 tbsp Oil
1/4 cup semolina

Make the marinade in a small glass bowl.

Now add the marinade to the clean fish and leave it aside for an hour.

When you want to fry the fish, spread the semolina on a plate & dust the fish with semolina till it is well coated.

Take a frying pan , add oil, once oil is hot fry the bombay ducks till it is crisp on both sides.