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Fishing for cricketKolkata is my birthplace and my love for cricket should be evident from the fact that I have specials for the match days Cricket matches can be tense highscoring games with lastminute finishes Fish fry is quick simple and the ultimate dish for a BengaliDebanjan Das chef and founder Bhutursquos Kitchen BandraFish fryKolkata styleIngredientsgtgt Fillets of bhetki gtgt Salt to tastegtgt 20 ml lemon juice gtgt 2 onionsgtgt 6 cloves of garlicgtgt 8 green chillies gtgt 56 sprigs of coriander gtgt 2 sprigs of mint leaves gtgt 10 gm roasted black pepper gtgt 34 eggsgtgt 100 gm breadcrumbs gtgt Mustard sauce kasundi as condimentMethodFor the marinade Marinate the bhetki fish fillets for half an hour with salt and lemon juiceMake a fine paste of onions garlic and green chillies Add finely chopped coriander leaves and crushed and dry roasted black pepper Marinade the fish fillet in this green paste and set aside for half an hour In a bowl beat three eggs and add some water to it Spread the breadcrumbs on a flat surfacelarge plate Add salt to bothFor the fish Add the fish fillet to the breadcrumbs Dip the fillet in the beaten egg Then apply a second coat of breadcrumbs Using a knife press the sides of the fillet and give them desired shape In a pan heat oilFry the fillet for three to four minutes on each sideEnsure that the oil is hot for a desired crunch Serve with a side of onion salad and a few spoons of kasundi mustard sauceRoyal celebrationsI think the Royals have a good chance against any opposition in the playoffs My personal favourite this season has been Yuzvendra Chahal for his consistency I like my matchday meals to be quick and handy The chicken karage is a tasty one and can be whipped up quickly tooRahul Shrivastava head chef Sesame Hyatt Centric JuhuChicken karageIngredientsgtgt 500 gms chicken boneless gtgt 200 gms light soya sauce gtgt 50 gms sakegtgt 50 gms sesame oil gtgt 30 gms togarashi powder gtgt 15 gms hondashi powdergtgt 15 gms salt gtgt 15 gms aromat powder gtgt 1 gingergtgt 20 gms potato starchMethodMarinate the chicken overnight with sake sesame oil togarashi salt aromat powder and chopped ginger For frying dry dust the marinated chicken with potato starch Fry till it forms a crispy layer on the chicken then take it out Fry it again in a minute so that it is golden brown and cooks completely Serve with any tartar or honeybased sauceBeyond the biryaniI watch cricket but more as a habit than passion Hyderabad has been a standout performer this season with some terrific hitting For them the underrated recommendation would be safari murgh The term safari comes from safar or travel and it is cooked mainly in its own oilsReshma Mane home chef Every Aroma SantacruzSafari murghIngredientsgtgt 300 gms chicken you can make this dish with mutton too gtgt 2 onions slicedgtgt 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste gtgt 46 whole dried red chillies gtgt 1 tsp turmeric powdergtgt 2 tsp black pepper powder gtgt 2 tbsp coriander seedsgtgt 14 cup yoghurt gtgt 14 cup oilgtgt Salt to tasteMethodMarinate the chickenmeat with all the ingredients mentioned except the yoghurt and oil Keep aside for at leastan hour In a kadai heat oil and add the marinated meat Do not cover Cook the meat on a low flame till done Stir at regular intervals Once the meat is cooked add the yogurt turn the heat up and dry out the dish a little more Serve hot with hot rotiQuick cooking tip On the roti spread a little green chutney place the cooked meat on top Sprinkle fresh coriander and sliced onions Squeeze a lemon and enjoy as a wrapSavouring Bengalurursquos fireI think Virat Kohli and his inspirational performances are the reason for Royal Challengers Bengaluru entering the playoffs After that win against Chennai I feel our confidence is high and we are in great form We have a good chance of winning the cupR Mani head chef Nandhini Deluxe BengaluruCarrot 65Ingredientsgtgt 2 cups carrots thinly sliced into rounds gtgt 1 cup gram flour besan gtgt 2 tbsp rice flour gtgt 1 tsp red chili powder gtgt 12 tsp turmeric powder gtgt Salt to taste gtgt Water as needed for the batter gtgt 12 cup curd yogurt gtgt 1 tbsp sugar gtgt 1 tsp red chili powder gtgt 1 tsp garam masala gtgt 1 tsp cumin powder gtgt 1 tsp coriander powder gtgt 2 tbsp tomato sauce gtgt 2 tbsp mustard oil gtgt 1 tsp chaat masala gtgt 1 teaspoon gingergarlic paste gtgt 2 cloves garlic finely chopped gtgt 1 onion finely chopped gtgt 23 green chilies finely chopped gtgt 810 curry leaves gtgt Oil for shallow fryingMethodFor carrots In a bowl mix gram flour rice flour red chilli powder turmeric powder and salt Add water gradually to form a smooth lumpfree batter Dip each carrot slice into the batter Heat a pan with oil over medium heat Shallow fry the carrots until both sides are golden brown and crispyFor tempering mixtureIn a bowl combine curd sugar red chili powder garam masala jeera powder dhaniya powder tomato sauce mustard oil chat masala and gingergarlic paste Mix well In a small pan sauteacute onions chopped garlic green chilies and curry leaves Sauteacute until onion and garlic turn golden brown and the mixture is aromatic Add to the curd mix Pour it over the shallowfried carrot slices Toss gently to ensure the slices are wellcoated Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hotCatch the match heregtgt The Irish HouseAT GN Block BKC Bandra EastCALL 8657290559gtgt Someplace ElseAT Jio World Drive BKCCALL 8047483132gtgt Independence Brewing CompanyAT Akshay Villa JP Road Versova Andheri WestCALL 8484827443gtgt AquaAT The Park Sector 10 CBD BelapurCALL 267589000gtgt The Studs Sports BarAT Centrum IT Park Wagle Industrial Estate Thane WestCALL 8282823064