Spicy Fish Balls

Spicy Fish Balls

Spicy Indian style fish and potato balls.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Makes: 14 to 16 fish balls
Ingredients:

1. Fish,cooked and shredded – 3/4 cup( see notes)
2. Ginger and garlic ,crushed- 1.5 tsp
3. Onion,finely chopped- 3 to 4 tbsp ( one small)
4. Green chilies,finely chopped-1
5. Turmeric powder- 1/8 tsp
6. Kashmiri chili powder-1/2 to 1 tsp( according to taste)
7. Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
8. Garam masala powder- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
9. Potato,boiled and mashed- 3/4 cup( one medium)
10. Lemon juice- 1/4 tsp
11. Salt- to taste
12. All purpose flour- 3 to 4 tsp
13. Water- 1/4 cup
14. Breadcrumbs-as required( about 1/2 cup)
15. Oil- as required /for deep frying

Instructions:

• Heat oil in a pan add ginger,garlic,onion and green chilies.Saute until it turns soft.
  
• Reduce heat to low,add turmeric powder,kashmiri chili powder,coriander powder and garam masala powder.Cook for about a minute stirring continuously.
  

• Add shredded fish and mix well.Saute for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it is almost dry.
  

• Next add mashed potato and salt to taste.Add lemon juice and switch off the stove.Mix well until combined.
  

• Let it cool a bit before shaping it into 1 to 1.5″ balls.