Name: Fish croquettes
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 1 h 8 min
Yield: 25 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 400 gm White fish fillets - If you live in West Bengal use Bhetki, Aar fish; 200 gm Potatoes - boiled; 150 gm Onion – finely chopped; 10 gm Ginger; 1 pcs big clove Garlic; 2 pcs Green Cardamoms; 1 inch Cinnamon Bark; 10 pcs Curry Leaves; 10 gm Coriander leaves; 3 pcs Green Chillies; 15 pcs Whole Black pepper - grounded; 1 Egg; 40 gm Bread crumbs; Oil for frying

These fish croquettes or fish rolls are flavourful on the inside and crispy on the outside. It is one of those finger food recipes that will add a wow factor to your prep-ahead party food or holiday menu and an excellent addition to your freezer-friendly dish to add to your weekly menu.

These fish croquettes or fish rolls are flavourful on the inside and crispy on the outside. They are one of those finger food recipes that will add a wow factor not only to your prep-ahead party food or your holiday menu but also an excellent addition to your freezer-friendly dish to your weekly menu.

I prefer to make recipes that can be prepared in advance and help me serve Afternoon snacks, or I can use them as a protein option for a wrap that I can pack for a quick pick-me-up** kind of meal for a picnic. **

Fish Croquettes

What type of fish do you need for this recipe?

Any fish fillet will work for this recipe. Some inexpensive options are Tuna, Basa, king Dori, Cod, and silver bream.

And some Bengali fish options are

Bhetki- (Asian Sea bass)
Aar, Boal ( catfish)
Rui Katla ( Indian carp)

Being a mom and homemaker over the years, I learned one big lesson: if you want to enjoy a stress-free and productive life, you need to learn two survival skills.

One is Planning, and the other one is Prep-ahead.

Fish Croquettes

How do these fish rolls or fish croquettes fit for a weeknight meal or school lunch box?

Whether it’s school term days or school holidays, whether you have one kid or more kids, a mom’s life is always busy. During the holidays, it’s more eventful. Playdates, picnics, holiday activity events, friends over, long drives, and the list goes on! Right? These rolls are a great companion to a simple Dal Bhat ( Dal and Rice ) meal with some salad or with some quick fried rice.

We love to eat fish over meat. So, some days, I take two or three fish croquettes from my freezer, fry them and make a fish roll wrap for my daughter’s school lunch box. When she came back home from school, she kept telling me that lunch was delicious. Haha, and for me, that’s the satisfaction!

What to serve with Fish croquettes/ Fish rolls?

If you are serving as a starter or appetiser, then serve it with either tartar sauce or tomato sauce.

Fish croquettes with Mayonnaise and Tomato Sauce

To make a wrap, spread some green chutney or mayonnaise on a flour tortilla, add some chopped cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and onion, then place the fried fish rolls.
For weeknight dinner or lunch, pair them with peas fried rice or vegetable fried rice as a side dish.

Fish croquettes with fried rice