MEEN PATHIRI

Preparation Method :

• Marinate the fish fillet with chilli powder, cardamom powder, turmeric powder and salt. Keep aside for about 20 - 30 minutes.
• Dough: Mix refined flour, salt, two tablespoons oil with water to make a firm dough. Divide the dough into equal portions.
• Beat the eggs well.
• Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves, chopped shallots, ginger, garlic, green chillies and saute till the shallots turn golden brown.
• Add the marinated fish and cook on low heat, when cooked remove from heat.
• Flake the fish into small pieces, sprinkle garam masala powder, fennel powder, coriander powder and lime juice. Adjust seasoning.
• Roll each portion of dough into thick rounds. Press with fingers to flatten dough.
• Place the fried fish mixture in the middle of the rolled out dough and wrap and seal the edges.
• Deep fry the pathiri in hot oil and place on a kitchen paper to remove excess oil.
• Now dip the pathiri into the beaten egg and deep fry again and serve with tomato sauce.