India's coastal waters produce many fish, such as pomfret, that are not found in other parts of the world. For this tasty fish recipe, you can use sole, haddock, or any other white fish. Spicy fried fish is a dish from southern India, and it uses what is called a wetspices mixed with water or other liquids to form a paste. Southern Indian cooks often prepare their spices in this way instead of using a mixture of dry spices.
Required Items
2 lbs.white-fish fillets, fresh or frozen
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. vegetable oil (for frying)
fresh coriander or parsley, for garnish
lemon wedges, for garnish
Preparation Method
1.Rinse fish under cool running water and pat dry with paper towels.
2.In a small bowl, combine garlic, salt, ginger, turmeric, and black and cayenne peppers with lemon juice. Stir to form a paste.
3.Rub paste on both sides of fish fillets and let stand uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes.
4.In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add fish to skillet. Fry fish about 5 minutes, or until bottom side is golden brown. With a spatula, turn fish and fry other side about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
5.Place fish on a platter and garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4

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Yogurt gives this dish from northern India a wonderful flavor and also makes the meat very tender.The yogurt and spice flavors will penetrate the chicken if you skin it as Indian cooks always do.To remove the skin, hold a chicken piece in one hand and pull hard on the loose skin with the other hand. A paper towel will help you to get a good grip.
Required Items
3 to 4 lbs. chicken pieces, skinned
1 tsp. salt
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 c. (8 oz.) plain yogurt
ø c. fresh coriander leaves,chopped
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped
3 or 4 cloves garlic, chopped
ø c. (¥ stick) butter or margarine,melted

Preparation Method
1. Prick chicken pieces all over with a 1 tsp. salt fork and place in a large bowl.In a small bowl, combine salt, chili, yogurt, coriander leaves, ginger,
and garlic and mix well. Pour over chicken, cover bowl, and refrigerate for six hours or overnight.
2. To cook chicken, preheat oven to 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, chopped 400°F. Pour half the melted butter into a roasting pan. Put chicken into pan and pour yogurt mixture on top. Place pan in middle of oven melted and roast for about 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and continue roasting, basting frequently with remaining butter and pan juices, for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is done.
3. Remove chicken and place on a serving platter. Pour sauce over chicken and serve immediately.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Refrigeration time: 6 hours water.
Cooking time: 50 to 60 minutes
Serves 4 to 6

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Kebabs, meat cooked on skewers, are eaten throughout northern India. This recipe uses ground lamb or beef that is molded around the skewers and broiled. Kebabs are also delicious when cooked over a charcoal grill.


Required Items
1 1/2 lb. ground lamb or beef
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. fresh ginger, grated
1 green chili, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander leaves
1 tbsp. plain yogurt (optional)
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Preparation Method

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except melted butter. Use your hands to mix ingredients well until mixture is fairly stiff. Cover bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 2. Preheat broiler. Lightly grease 12 skewers with the melted butter. Wet hands slightly and shape small pieces of meat mixture into oblong shapes around skewers, about two on each skewer. 3. Line the bottom of a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Place skewers across broiler pan. 4. Place broiler pan in oven about 6 inches from heat. Broil kebabs for about 5 minutes, or until well browned. Turn skewers and broil kebabs for an additional 4 minutes. 5. Place skewers on a platter and serve.

Preparation time: 55 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 to 6

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