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Name: Authentic Bengali Kabiraji Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 500 grams fish fillets (Rohu, Bhetki, or Tilapia) or boneless chicken; 1 cup besan (gram flour); 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (for color); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon black salt; 1/2 teaspoon regular salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup cold water (approximately); 1 liter oil for deep frying (mustard oil preferred for authentic flavor, or vegetable oil)