How to make Chettinad Fish Fry -
A speciality of Chettinad – bursting with flavours, this fish fry is a winner.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Surmai darnes, Salt (नमक)
Cuisine : Chettinaad
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 1-1.30 hour
Cook time : 6-10 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe
Surmai darnes 400 grams
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic cloves roughly chopped 7-8
Ginger roughly chopped 1 inch
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 teaspoon
Coriander seeds 2 teaspoons
Black peppercorns 2 teaspoons
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Tamarind paste 1 teaspoon
Oil 1 teaspoon + 2 tablespoons for shallow frying
Method
Step 1
Marinate fish pieces with salt, turmeric powder and lemon juice and set aside for fifteen minutes.
Step 2
Put garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, salt, red chilli powder and tamarind paste in a mixer jar and blend to a smooth paste.
Step 3
Apply this paste to the fish pieces and set aside for an hour.
Step 4
Heat two tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan and shallow fry the fish from both sides till properly cooked.
Step 5
Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 755 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 9.9 gm
Protein : 82.7 gm
Fat : 42.8 gm
Other : Choline- 128.6mg
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