FISH ROE (EGG) MASALA FRY

Fish roe or fish eggs is an excellent source of healthy fatty acids and micronutrients. It is really tasty, totally different to the taste of fish. Seasonally, you get to buy fish roe separately from the fish market. 

Here I am sharing the recipe of spicy fish egg fry masala (Kerala style) which is simple to make and can be served with rice, rotis etc.

Fish Roe masala

Ingredients: 

🍛Fish roe 1/2 kg
🍛Onion 1 no.
🍛Ginger & garlic paste 2 tbsp
🍛Tomato 1 no.
🍛Green chillies 2-3 no.s
🍛Curry leaves 2 sprigs
🍛Kashmiri chilli powder 2-3 tsp
🍛Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
🍛Pepper powder 1/2 tsp
🍛Garam masala 1/2 tsp
🍛Lemon juice 1/2 tsp
🍛Mustard seeds & fenugreek seeds 1/4 tsp each

Preparation: 

1. Wash the fish roe taking care to keep the shape intact. Drain and pat dry. Marinate the roe with little salt, 1/2 tsp chilli powder and a pinch each of turmeric and pepper powder. Squeeze in some lemon juice. Keep this aside for an hour. 
2. Heat oil in a wide mouthed pan and splutter the mustard and fenugreek seeds. Add the ginger garlic paste, sauté for a bit, then add sliced onion and green chillies. When this turn soft and transluscent, add chopped tomato and stir. 
3. Now add the rest of the spice powders and roast till the raw smell leaves. When the oil starts separating from the spice mix, slowly add the marinated fish roe and give a gentle stir. Add some water and cover and cook for a few minutes. 
4. When it is almost cooked, flip the other side and cook for 3-4 minutes. Now the water would have disappeared and the fish roe will be roasting in the masala. Leave it to roast in low flame for a few minutes. 
5. Add the curry leaves, remove from flame and serve hot.