Crispy Fish Fry
Enjoy this authentic Maharashtrian-style Fish Fry, a spicy and crispy regional delicacy made with fresh fish marinated in traditional spices and coated with rice flour. Shallow-fried to golden perfection, this crispy fish fry bursts with bold flavors and a crunchy texture that makes it perfect as a starter or side dish with dal rice
Servings 4
Ingredients
Ingredients For Marination
- 500 g Rohu/Surmai/Pomfret Fish
- 1/2 tsp Peppercorn
- 1 tsp Whole cumin
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
Ingredients For Green Masala
- 8 Garlic clove
- 3 Green chili
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- Handful of fresh coriander
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1/2 cup Rice flour
Other Ingredients
- Oil as required for frying
Instructions
- Clean and wash the fish of your choice, put it in a strainer to remove excess water.
- Pat dry the fish with a kitchen towel or muslin cloth.
- Grind the green masala ingredients fresh coriander, garlic, green chili, with spices- turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, peppercorn, cumin, lemon juice, salt and water.
- Apply the masala paste on the fish generously, coating each fish piece.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Take rice flour in a plate and season with salt.
- Coat the fish pieces well with flour, making sure to shake off excess coating.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed kadai or pan on medium high heat.
- Gently place the coated fish in hot with a wide spatula or frying tong, ensure not to over-crowd the pan.( fry in batches )
- Flip the side after 2-3 minutes.
- Fry the fish from both sides for 7- 8 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Remove the fried fish from oil and place it on a wire rack or kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and green chutney.
