Fish Batter Fry

Fish Batter Fry or Fish Orly 

Fish Batter Fry is a mouthwatering appetizer and is very popular in Bengal.

Bengali occasions are incomplete without any form of fish fry.

It can be Batter Fish Fry, Fish Cutlet ,Fish Kobiraji or Topse fry.

This bengali style Fish Batter Fry also called Fish Butter Fry  for its softness.

It is specially made by Bhetki Fillet or any boneless fish fillet.

But Bhetki always enhance the taste .

One bite in the crunchy outer layer, revealed the sweet fish inside ,taking you straight to food heaven .

In my childhood I was very confused between fish batter fry & fish orly ...Both taste me same .

After many years so confusion one of my chef friend told me"À l'Orly is french cooking technique term used to describe a preparation method usually used with fish fillet.
The fillets are skinned,battered and deep fried .

By the early 90's Bijoli Grill caterer were primarily responsible for introducing Fish Orly to Bengali palate and most people loved it.

Even you are calorie conscious  person you will forget about calories once you taste the fry.


INGREDIENTS

• Fish -I had fillets of Bhasa Fish cut in 15 pieces.

Each piece was about lengthwise.You can also use the fillets of fish like Bhetki if in India or cod,Telapia when bhetki is not available.

Making a Paste 

• 4green chili
• 6-8 chopped garlic
• 2tbsp chopped ginger
• 2tsp vinegar

Marinade the fish with the paste .
Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on them.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.


For the Batter

• 1 and 1/2 cup Flour
• 2tsp baking soda
• salt to taste
• 1tsp black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 and 1/2 cup water
• 2tsp cooking oil
• 1/2 cup corn flour

METHOD

Take a bowl and add  flour, cornflour, baking soda,salt, black pepper, eggs, oil and water .

Whisk to make a smooth batter . 

Keep aside for 15 minutes with cover.

Now heat oil in deep frying pan .

Dip each piece of fish in the batter to coat and deep fry till golden brown in medium flame.

Serve hot fry with salad and Kasundi.