Fried Fish Spicy Indian Fish Fry Recipes

INDIAN FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Wash the fish thoroughly and add a teaspoon of turmeric and salt and rinse again. This helps in removing raw smell from the fish considerable.
• Make a batter of chilli powder,remaining turmeric powder, coriander powder, ginger garlic, garam masala. besan (gram flour)and salt with little water.
• Dip the fish in the batter one by one and keep aside. Marinate for 30 minutes or you can skip it.
• Heat oil in a skillet and fry fish until brown, turning once and frying on the other side till brown. Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion.

MUCHLI MASALA (INDIAN SPICY FRIED FISH)

Steps:

• Rinse fish in cold water, pat dry with paper towels.
• In small bowl combine salt, spices, ginger, garlic and lemon juice - form into a paste.
• Rub fish with paste.
• Let the fish stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
• In a heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Fry fish about 5 min, turn and fry other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes more.
• Garnish with fresh coriander or parsley and lemon wedges.

FRIED FISH - SPICY INDIAN FISH FRY

Steps:

• For marinade: In a bowl add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix well. Add lemon juice and mix well. Add water little by little and make a smooth paste.
• Cut the tilapia fillets into small pieces and apply the marinade evenly on the fish. Marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• In a separate bowl add corn flour, water and make a thin batter.
• Heat oil in a pan and dip the marinated fish one by one in the batter and place in the hot oil carefully. Fry until the bottom side of the fish becomes crispy. Flip gently and fry on the other side until crispy.
• Line a plate with paper towel. Remove the fried fish from the oil and place on the paper towel-lined plate (this helps to absorb the excess oil from fish). Garnish with sliced onion and lemon if desired and serve.