Bombay Duck Chili Fry Recipe

Ingredients : Serves 4

8

1/2 cup

2

2 cloves

3

Bombay ducks (see note below)

Oil

Medium onions, finely sliced

Garlic, finely chopped

Dried chilies, seeded and broken into pieces

Lemon juice and salt to taste

• Cut the Bombay ducks into 5 cm lengths.

• Heat oil in a small pan and deep fry the pieces.

• Take them out and drain them.

• Pour off oil, leaving about half the original amount.

• In it, fry the onions and garlic until onion is soft and golden.

• Add chilies and fry for 2 or 3 minutes longer.

• Return the Bombay duck pieces and stir fry for a minute.

• Add lemon juice and salt to taste.

• Serve hot or at room temperature.

Note : Bombay duck is not a bird, despite its name. This is a variety of fish that is salted and dried. It is sold in packets. Deep fried or grilled, it is served as an accompaniment to a meal or rice and curry, and should be nibbled in little pieces.