Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. This day the siblings pray for each others' well being and wish for each others'prosperity, good health and happiness. As the name Raksha Bandhan suggests it is a pledge from the brothers to protect the sisters from all harm and a prayer to God from the sisters to protect the brothers from all evil.
The festival falls on Sravan Poornima (full moon day of the month of sravan) which is generally in the month of august. The sisters tie a silk thread called Rakhi on their brothers wrist. This festival is unique in India.
Long back as a teenager, I used to collect pages from various magazines that I thought were informative. Years later, about 30 years into my marriage, now I happen to take a look at a sheet from that collection. It contained something quite interesting and I realised that I find myself more confident, inspired and motivated today. Whats more incredible is that all these treasures is instrumental in making me trust myself. The act of cooking is for sure very fulfilling .
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| Methi Malai Fish |
Bhetki Fish Fillet ,cubed 500 grams
Cornflour 2-4 tbsp
Fenugreek Leaves Dried 2 tbsp
Boiled Onion Paste 4 tbsp
Ginger Paste 1 tbsp
Green Chilly Paste 1 tbsp
Cream 2 tbsp
Refined Oil 2 tbsp
Salt&sugar as per taste
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Refined Oil for shallow frying fish pieces
Method :
Cube the fish fillets and roll on cornflour. Keep aside for a few minutes and then, shallow fry in oil till light golden. Drain on a kitchen paper.
Heat 2 tbsp refined oil and add the boiled onion paste. Saute a bit and then add the ginger paste and green chilly paste. Saute till oil separates.
Add turmeric powder, salt and sugar and the fenugreek leaves and saute some more.
Add the fish pieces. Add the cream and switch the gas flame off. Give a standing time off 5 minutes and dish out.
Serve with Paratha or Rumali Roti or Naan.
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