Macher Dimer Bora
A quintessential Bengali delicacy made from fresh fish roe mixed with onions, green chilies, and aromatic spices, then deep-fried until wonderfully golden and crispy. These savory fritters offer a delightful crunch on the outside with a rich, flavorful center.
30min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bengali
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash the fish roe gently and pat dry, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
2
Mash the roe slightly using a fork to break any large clumps.
3
Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt.
4
Mix in the gram flour and rice flour to bind the mixture, along with fresh coriander leaves.
5
Heat mustard oil in a kadhai over medium-high heat until smoking point is reached, then lower the heat slightly.
6
Drop small portions of the mixture into the hot oil using your fingers or a spoon.
7
Fry the fritters on medium heat, turning occasionally, until they turn deep golden brown and crispy.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
9
Serve hot as a starter with puffed rice (muri) and a wedge of lemon.
Ingredients
250 grams fish roe (mach er dim)
1 cup finely chopped onions
3-4 green chilies, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
2 tablespoons rice flour
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
Mustard oil for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.