Place the fish fillets in a pot with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and cook until the fish is cooked.Once done drain out the liquid and transfer into a bowl.Mash it with a fork.
Boil the potatoes until cooked.Peel and mash the potatoes and mix it with the fish.
In a pan heat 1 tbsp of oil and add the chopped onions.
Saute for about a minute or two and add the ginger and garlic.Saute for a minute and add the spices along with salt.Cook for another 2 minutes.
Turn off the heat and pour the mixture into the fish/potato mix.Mix well, check the seasonings and make round shaped patties.
Dip the patties in the four batter and cover with panko.
Heat 3 tbsp of oil and shallow fry the cakes until golden on both sides.