Whiting and potato bhaji
Ingredients
50g/12oz potatoes
25ml/1fl oz vegetable oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
a good pinch of turmeric
100g/4oz onion, finely chopped
100g/4oz tomato, peeled and chopped
1 tsp coriander, roughly chopped
450g/1lb whiting fillet, skin on
melted butter, for brushing
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, sliced to serve
Preparation method
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Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1cm/½in dice then boil in salted water. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds, turmeric and onions until the onions have softened. Drain the potatoes and add to the pan. Season and continue to cook gently. Add the tomato and simmer for a further minute, then add the chopped coriander.
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preheat the grill until hot. Brush the fillets with a little melted butter and season. Grill for 4-5 minutes then serve with the bhaji and slices of lemon.
