Batter hake with salt and pepper, dip into beaten egg and fry in the oil till golden brown. Leave aside to cool.

Place the onion rings into the same oil pan. Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves and mustard seeds. Fry the onions for 5 mins do not let it brown, add turmeric powder, sugar and vinegar to the onions. Fry for 15mins, must still be crunchy.

Layer in a casserole, with 1st layer of onions, fish then onions again. Leave to cool and store in the fridge. Eat when cold.