Tali Machchi (Pakistan)

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Tali Machchi (fried fesh) is one of the most popular snacks in Pakistan. It is a popular street snack which is available in plenty with the street corner venders in Pakistan. The snack is also popular in India as an evening snack, more popularly known as fish-pakoras.


Ingredients

1-1/2 lb fish steaks
2 cloves garlic
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
Lemon juice
Oil for frying
Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
Lemon wedges to garnish

Method

Wash fish and dry on paper towels
Crush garlic with salt, mix with ginger, turmeric, pepper, chili powder and enough lemon juice to make a paste. Rub the paste well over the fish on both sides, cover and leave fot 20 minutes.
In a large frying pan heat just enough oil to cover base of pan and when hot, put in the fish steaks. Fry on medium heat until cooked, then turn slices carefully and fry other side.
Serve on platter garnished with coriander lesves and lemon wedges.