Masala Fish Fry: A Homemade Favourite Starter With A Crunchy Masala Crust Recipe

Name: Masala Fish Fry: A Homemade Favourite Starter With A Crunchy Masala Crust Recipe
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian

Recipe By Slurrp Editorial

Masala fish fry is a famous Indian seafood dish loved for its crisp coating, soft fish and bold mix of spices. A marinade prepared with red chilli powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and garam masala gives the fish a deep, savoury taste, whereas rice flour or semolina helps make a crisp outer coating. Shallow-frying lets the coating turn golden without totally submerging the fish in oil. Serve it hot with a side of onion rings, lemon wedges and mint chutney as a starter, or pair it with steamed rice and curry to make a delightful seafood meal.

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Ingredients For Masala Fish Fry: A Homemade Favourite Starter With A Crunchy Masala Crust Recipe

500 g fish fillets or steaks
as required cleaned
1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp red chilli powder
as required ½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
as required ½ tsp cumin powder
as required ½ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tbsp Rice Flour
1 tbsp semolina (sooji)
as required Optional
as required for extra crispness
as required Salt
as required to taste
5 tbsp –Oil
as required for shallow-frying
1 tbsp Chopped coriander leaves
as required For Garnish
as required Lemon wedges and onion rings
as required For Serving

Directions : Masala Fish Fry: A Homemade Favourite Starter With A Crunchy Masala Crust Recipe

STEP 1.Wash the fish nicely and pat it dry thoroughly with kitchen tissue. Remove any excess moisture to help the marinade stick better and encourage the coating to crisp during frying.
STEP 2.In a bowl, mix ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, lemon juice and salt. Mix to make a thick, evenly blended paste.
STEP 3.Cover each piece with the spice mixture, covering both sides evenly. Refrigerate for about 20–30 minutes to let the flavours deepen.
STEP 4.Sprinkle rice flour on it and semolina over the marinated fish. Turn the pieces lightly so that they get lightly coated. This helps make a crisp, golden crust when the fish gets fried evenly.
STEP 5.In a pan, heat oil in a frying pan over medium flame. Place the fish pieces in a single layer and then fry for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the coating turns crisp and the fish gets cooked through nicely.
STEP 6.Transfer the prepared fish to a plate lined with kitchen tissue to soak up the excess oil. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges and the mint chutney.

Nutrition
value

184

calories per serving

17 g Fat1 g Protein6 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

17 g Fat
1 g Protein
6 g Carbs
1 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
6 g
Protein
1 g
Fiber
1 g

Fats

Fat
17 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
11 mg
Iron
1 mg
Vitamin A
187 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
0 mg
Vitamin B6
0 mg
Vitamin B9
7 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
3 mg
Vitamin E
3 mg
Copper
0 mcg
Magnesium
10 mg
Manganese
0 mg
Phosphorus
19 mg
Selenium
1 mcg
Zinc
0 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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