Have already prepared two moussaks - a veg and non veg version, which have been already posted, wanted to try out one with fish giving it a twist... making it desi style. It was a success and tasted delicious.
Ingredients
300 Grams Fish
1 Teaspoon Tandoori Masala
1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilly Powder
1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
For the Sauce
1 Cup Thick Bechamel Sauce
1/2 Teaspoon Tandoori Masala
1/2 Teaspoon Chilly powder
1 Cup Milk
2 Large Potatoes
2 Long Black Aubergines / Brinjals
Cheeza Cheese As required
A few Sprigs of Coriander Leaves
A Pinch of Paprika
A Pinch of Mixed Herbs
A Teaspoon of Butter
Method
I have use Khapi fish which has only one center bone, and its a very fleshy and tasty fish, do not know the name in English.
Marinate the fish in the given ingredients for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Slice the potatoes and immerse them in salt water for ten minutes. Drain the water and wash in fresh water then pat dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel.
Slice the aubergines and immerse them in salt water for ten minutes. Drain the water and wash it in fresh water, then pat dry the aubergines with a kitchen towel
In a big broad frying pan sprinkle a tablespoon of oil and fry the potatoes till golden on both sides.
Likewise fry the aubergines too till golden on both sides.
To prepare the sauce
In a pan add all the ingredients and whisk till smooth, then place it on low flame and cook , whisking continuously till it comes to a boil and thicken a little ( note the sauce should be pouring consistency)
To Assemble the Moussaka
Prepare a Pyrex baking dish with buttering it well.
Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of sauce, then arrange a layer of potatoes
Place the aubergines
Then a layer of fish
Then slices of cheese, Again pour 3 tablespoon of sauce
Continue the above layer again
Now first place the aubergine slices, then the
Potato slices, then Fish chunks, Then sauce and
cheese and dot it a spoon of butter
Cover the dish with a foil and bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 35 to 45. After 30 minutes remove the foil and again bake till done. When done on the broil /grill element and let it brown for just 3 - 5 minute till brown spots appear on the top.
Cool and serve... enjoy this Tex Mex cuisine of the Mediterranean region in my own desi style.... this was yum and delicious.
Have this with garlic bread or a bowl of soup and you are sated ...
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Labels : Fish, Moussaka, Continental Cuisine, Fish Friday, Bechamel Sauce, Tandoori Masala
Labels : Fish, Moussaka, Continental Cuisine, Fish Friday, Bechamel Sauce, Tandoori Masala
