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Machchli Masala

Machchli Masala

This high protein meal is a combination of various spices, added to perfection. The spices complement each other within the dish, and make a blend that is both healthy and delicious on the taste buds. Machchli masala is high on the protein count, which is why you can devour on the amazing taste, without worrying about any health risks associated with it. Proteins are linked with muscle building in humans, which is why this is a pleasure you can enjoy without any guilt.

Packing this for lunch? Make sure you carry it in an insulated food containers.

Health Benefits

This recipe for machchli masala gives all the proteins present inside the fish in their purest form. Proteins build muscle mass, and are good for your health

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Ingredients

fish in one piece. The fish should preferably be a pomfret, or any other larger fish. Moreover, it should be cleaned and scaled, but the skin should be kept intact: 1 kg

teaspoon of lemon juice: 2

tablespoon of roasted carom seeds: 1

tablespoon of chopped ginger: 1

tablespoon of chopped garlic: 1

teaspoon of turmeric: 1/2

teaspoon of chili powder: 1

teaspoon of salt: 2

green chilies: 3

cup of mustard oil: 1 1/4

chaat masala and lemon juice for garnishing

How To Make Machchli Masala

  1. Make vertical slits across the fish and go deep inside the fish, along the bone. Don’t let the cut go on the opposite side of the bone, and create pocket-sized cuts.
  2. Repeat the procedure on the other side of the bone as well, and finish until you have the same pocket-like cuts on both sides of the fish.
  3. Apply lemon juice and salt on the fish. Remember to go inside out.
  4. Leave the sauce on the fish for about 15 minutes, before washing it off.
  5. Drain the fish now, and wipe it dry.
  6. Now, apply ground paste over the fish. And, heat oil over a pan.
  7. Toss the fish into the pan and let it heat until it gets brown.
  8. Cover the pan now and let the fish cook now for 15 minutes.
  9. Transfer the fish to a tray now, and garnish it with chaat masala and lemon juice.

Trivia

Most fishes have the ability to taste things without even opening their mouth.

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