Macher dimer Bada

Macher Dimer Bora which is a very famous Bengali recipe. I took Ilish eggs for this recipe but you can take any fish egg to make it. You can have it with rice and dal during lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

•           Rui/Katla/ilish Macher dim (aprox 3cup)

•          1cup Besan (or rice flour)

•          2/3 pinches Baking Powder (optional)

•          2tbsp Breadcrumbs

•          1 chopped small Onion

•          ¼ tsp Turmeric powder

•          ½ tsp Chili powder

•          Black Pepper powder

•          2 /3 chopped Green Chilies

•          Soya Sauce

•          Oil for deep frying

•          Salt To taste

Method:

•          Wash and drain the fish egg (Macher dim). Add 1 tsp of soya sauce and make sure that the Macher dim is well mashed.

•          Add Besan, Baking powder, Onion, Green chilies, Black Pepper powder, Turmeric powder, Chili powder, Breadcrumbs and salt to taste. Add small quantity of water to make the mixture a little bit soft.

•          Mix all well. (Using hand is best)

•          Heat Oil in a pan. Deep fry in shape of small Badas/pakoras.

•          Serve hot with Tomato sauce.

Recipe Credit: From my Ma’s Rasoi

Cook Tip: Soya sauce contains salt be careful while adding salt.