Macha Bhaja/ Fish fry:

Most simple and easy odia dish is chunna macha bhaja/ Fish fry. It is a great side dish for lunch. It can also be considered as snack.

Ingredients:

• Chunna Macha/ Fish: 1 Kg
• Salt: 1 ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder: 1 ½ tsp
• Oil: ½ cup

Procedure:

•  · Mix the cleaned fish with the rest of the ingredients and let marinate for 15 mins.
• · Heat a pan and add about 1/2 cup oil. Shallow fry the fish in medium-low heat until both sides are charred but not completely fried up. Be gentle when turning the fish over.

Notes:

You can also try the same process with Rahu/Hilsha fish pieces.