Name: Basa Fish & Potato Smiley recipe by Priya Satheesh at BetterButter
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 Big Potato ( which is used for French fries ); 1 Basa Fish Fillet, chopped; 1/2 tsp chilli powder; Less then 1/4 Tsp Oregano, dried herb; Salt to taste; Oil for Deep frying

ABOUT Basa Fish & Potato Smiley RECIPE

These smileys are prepared using Basa Fish fillets along with a boiled and mashed potato. The quantity of chilli powder used in this recipe is very less as this is kids friendly one but to make it spicy, include extra 1/2 tsp of chilli powder. This is a perfect evening or party snack for kids and can be served with tomato sauce.

Ingredients Serving: 4

1 Big Potato ( which is used for French fries )
1 Basa Fish Fillet, chopped
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Less then 1/4 Tsp Oregano, dried herb
Salt to taste
Oil for Deep frying

Instructions

Boil potato in a microwave for 10 minutes or pressure cook it for 3 - 4 whistles.
Once done, Peel the skin and grate the boiled potato.
Grind the chopped basa fish to a fine paste and add it to the grated potato.
Add chilli powder followed by oregano and required amount of salt. Mix well.
Add corn flour to the fish - potato mixture and mix well.
Cover it with cling wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Remove from the refrigerator and divide the mixture into equal sized small balls.
Take one ball and flatten gently using your palm (Apply oil on palm, if the mixture is little sticky).
Use straw to make two holes (eyes) and spoon to shape up a smiley lips.
Repeat the process for the remaining balls and freeze it for 15 - 30 minutes.
Heat sufficient amount of oil for frying and deep fry them in batches till it turns crispy on a medium flame.
Drain the excess oil using kitchen towel and serve hot with tomato sauce.

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