Bombay Duck is not a Duck but a fish . Since it was first found in Bombay, it got its name from it.
It is widely used and cooked in gravy or deep friend with marinated masala applied to it.

Ingredients :
8-10: Bombay Ducks (cleaned & drained)
1 tbsp: Chilly Powder
1 tbsp: Turmeric Powder
1 small size: Potato sliced (thinly in slices)
1 tbsp: Lemon juice salt to taste.
2-3: Green Chillies
3-4 flakes: Garlic smashed .

Method:

1. Marinate the Bombay Ducks and potato with chilly powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, green chillies chopped finely and salt, mix the ingredients well and keep aside for 1/2 an hour.
2. Heat oil in a vessel and add in smashed garlic flakes, when the flakes turn slightly brown add the marinated Bombay ducks and simmer for a while, add the thinly slice potato.
3. Cover the vessel let it cook in its own water.
4. After it is cooked garnish it with coriander leaves.
5. Serve Hot.

Making time:30 minutes

Serves: 4 persons

Shelflife:1 day.

Note: Dont add water to this while cooking. Instead cook it in its own water. Cooking In its own water adds a Peculiar taste to this cuisine. This can be served with rice.

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