Fish Tareko (Spicy Deep Fried Fish, Nepali Style)

Fish Tareko
(Spicy Deep Fried Fish, Nepali Style)

Ingredients:

* 2 lbs. trout fillets (asala macha), cleaned and boned
* 1 tablespoon chili paste
* 1 teaspoon ginger paste
* 1 teaspoon garlic paste
* 1 cup onion, chopped
* 1 cup tomato, chopped
* 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds
* 1 tablespoon lime juice
* 1 teaspoon turmeric
* 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
* 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
* 1 tablespoon corn starch
* Salt and Pepper
* Oil for deep frying
* Lime wedges for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

In a blender, process chili, ginger, garlic, chopped onion, tomatoes, cumin seeds, lime juice, turmeric, cilantro, mustard seeds, corn starch, salt and pepper into a smooth paste. In a large bowl, pour the spice mixture over fish fillets. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.

Heat frying oil to 360°F. Deep fry marinated fish fillets in oil until crispy. Remove from oil and absorb excess oil with paper towel. Serve hot with rice pilaf and stir-dried vegetables, accompanied with mango chutney. Garnish with lime wedges.

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