Shrimp & Fish Ball Curry

Category: 
Fish/Seafood
by
Famous in places like Mumbai and Kolkata.
Fairly difficult

Shrimp & Fish Ball Curry
Preparation time
Cooking time
Waiting time 20m

Ingredients

For 4 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 0.5 teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
  • 2 green chilies, seeded, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cup(s) vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon(s) salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro
  • 2 eggs (beaten separately)
  • 1.5 cup(s) white bread crumbs
  • 4 ounce(s) cooked, peeled shrimp
  • 1 pound(s) white fish fillet like Sole, Cod, Whiting, or Monkfish. Skinned
  • 0.66 cup(s) coconut milk
  • 14 ounce(s) chopped tomatoes

Shrimp & Fish Ball Curry Directions

  1. Rinse fish and remove any bones.
  2. Mince fish and shrimp, then transfer to a large bowl.
  3. Stir in 1 cup of bread crumbs, 1 egg, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 24 balls.
  4. Roll balls in remaining egg, then in remaining bread crumbs to coat completely.
  5. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy saucepan, add onion and cook, stirring, 5 minutes to soften.  
  7. Add chilies, garlic and turmeric; cook 2 minutes more.
  8. Stir in coconut milk and tomatoes and cook , uncovered 20 minutes, until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
  9. Half-fill a deep pan or deep-fryer with oil and heat to 375f (190c), or until a 1-inch bread cube browns in 50 seconds.
  10. Fry fish balls 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  11. Drain on paper towels and serve with the sauce.

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