How to make Masala Fish Fry -
Fish pieces marinated in freshly ground paste and spices, coated with semolina and fried.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : King fish (surmai) (सुरमई मछली), Black peppercorns (काली मिर्च)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Masala Fish Fry Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 11-15 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Masala Fish Fry Recipe
King fish (surmai) cut into darnes 8
Black peppercorns crushed 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves paste 1 tablespoon
Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Red chilli paste 1 tablespoon
Oil 2 tablespo to shallow fry
Rice flour 1/2 cup
Semolina 1/2 cup
Method
Step 1
To make the marinade for the fish, mix together crushed peppercorns, salt, coriander leaves paste, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli paste and oil in a bowl.
Step 2
Mix together rice flour and semolina in a plate.
Step 3
Coat the fish with the marinade and then roll them in the rice flour-semolina mixture till they are well coated.
Step 4
Heat some oil on a non-stick tawa, place the fish darnes on it and shallow-fry, turning sides, till fully cooked and evenly golden on both sides. Drain on absorbent paper.
Step 5
Arrange them on a serving platter and garnish with a mint sprig. Serve hot with onion rings and lemon wedges.
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