Fried Fish Eggs

Fish Egg or fish roe is rich in omega 3 fatty acid, vitamin A, D and zinc.  This is a super food and necessary for healthy children. This is very easy to make and tasty food.

Ingredients:

500 gm fish eggs

1 tsp turmeric powder

Oil for frying

1/4 cup chopped spring onion

1 tsp crushed garlic 

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp cumin and coriander powder

Salt according to taste

Method:

Clean the fish eggs nicely. Cut into small pieces. Take a bowl and add all other ingredients and mix well. Marinade eggs in the paste for an hour. Deep fry in hot oil till crispy. Serve hot with sauce.

Fish curry with okra

Main ingredient in this recipe is fish which contains omega 3 fatty acid and has lots of health benefits. They are excellent source of protein and low in fat. It is very healthy and tasty. You can try with your choice of fish. I used carp fish. It is an oily fresh water fish.

Serves: 3

Preparation time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

Carp Fish cut into horizontal pieces

1 tsp vegetable oil

1 tsp crushed mustard seeds

1 tsp garlic  paste

1 chopped onion

2 chopped tomatoes

1 cup chopped okra

Fresh 1 cup chopped cilantro

2 cups of water

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp salt 

Method:

First wash and drain fish fillets nicely. 

Take a bowl and add turmeric powder, cumin powder, garlic paste, crushed mustard seeds, salt and mix them. 

Add fish pieces and marinate them together. Keep aside for 2 hours. 

Heat  pan and add some oil. Add chopped onions and pinch of turmeric. 

Stir fry the onions till it turns golden brown.

Now add the marinated fish mixture. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn both sides of fish and cook well. 

Add chopped tomatoes and okra, cook until vegetables gets tender. 

Add 1 cup of water and mix well, make sure fishes and vegetables soak properly. 

Let it shimmer over the medium heat for 8 mins, covered.  

Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped cilantro to garnish. 

Serve hot with steam rice.

Garlic butter pomfret

There is a good reason to add healthy fishes to your toddle's plate. Fish and other seafood are major sources of omega 3 fatty acid and also rich in other nutrients such as vitamin D, calcium and selenium.They are high in protein and low in saturated fat. Omega 3 fatty acid boots brain power.
My children loved this grilled butter pomfret.

Serves: 3
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:
1 medium sized pomfret
salt, pepper  to taste
2tsb butter                                                                                                                     
50 gm chopped garlic
1 tsp vinegar
1tsp soy sauce
1 lemon

Method:
D-bone the fish and cut into fillets. Apply soy sauce, salt and pepper and keep aside for 30 mins to marinate.
Grill the fillets in an oven for 15 mins or toss the fillet in a hot pan with little oil till it is done.
Heat the butter in a separate pan and season with the chopped garlic. Add white vinegar and stir well.
Arrange the pomfret fillets on a palate and pour this garlic butter sauce over it.
Garnish with lemon and salad leaves. Serve hot.