Rava fish fry comprises double-coated Indian Mackerel fish, shallow fried to a perfect golden and crispy exterior. First it is marinated with salt, lemon juice and turmeric. After that marinating with the paste of red chili, cumin, coriander, ginger, garlic, garam masala, kokum water is a must. Lastly, the fish is covered with a mixture of spicy semolina and rice flour and shallow-fried. Go on reading my recipe to find out how you can make rava fish fry at home.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Rava fish fry is a popular coastal dish in India, especially loved in regions like Goa and Maharashtra.
- Serve it with onion slices, lemon wedges, and green chutney or as a side with rice.
- It has a crispy outer coating with soft, juicy, and tangy-spicy fish inside.
- Other similar recipes are fish fry, tawa fish fry, Amritsari fish fry, and fish cutlet.
The Ingredients:
To marinate the fish:
- 8 pieces fish (Indian Mackerel)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice (half a lemon)
To make the second marination:
- 3 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds powder
- 1 tsp coriander seeds powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup dried kokum water
To make the crispy coating:
- ½ cup semolina (sooji)
- ¼ cup rice flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds powder
- ¼ tsp coriander seeds powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
To shallow fry the fish pieces:
- Cooking oil (as much as required)
I learned the recipe first when I visited a relative’s house. It was served before dinner. The sour taste and crispy texture impressed me and I asked for the recipe. She narrated it in detail with some additional advice on the marination and coating methods. I noted it down in my kitchen diary to prepare it later in my home kitchen.
The dish I prepared for my husband and two sons during the next weekend created a perfect balance of deliciousness and crispiness. It was extremely soft and crunchy. They loved it and asked for more. It made me happy when I saw them enjoy it, and I expressed my deep gratitude for discovering such a delicious recipe.
How to Make Rava Fish Fry? (Step by Step Guide with Images)
Step 1: Take 8 pieces of Indian Mackerel fish and make cuts on their bodies.
Step 2: Marinate with ½ tsp of salt, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, and 2 tsp of lemon juice (half a lemon) and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Make a thick paste with 3 tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of cumin seeds powder, 1 tsp of coriander seeds powder, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ cup of dried kokum water.
Step 4: Apply it nicely on the fish.
Step 5: Mix ½ cup of fine semolina (sooji), ¼ cup of rice flour, ¼ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of red chili powder, ¼ tsp of cumin seeds powder, ¼ tsp of coriander seeds powder, and ¼ tsp of garam masala powder. Coat the fish pieces.
Step 6: Shallow fry the fish pieces.
Step 7: Your tasty and crispy homemade Rava fish fry is ready.
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Rava Fish Fry
Ingredients
To marinate the fish:
- 8 pieces fish Indian Mackerel
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice half a lemon
To make the second marination:
- 3 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds powder
- 1 tsp coriander seeds powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup dried kokum water
To make the crispy coating:
- ½ cup semolina sooji
- ¼ cup rice flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds powder
- ¼ tsp coriander seeds powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
To shallow fry the fish pieces:
- Cooking oil as much as required
Instructions
- Take 8 pieces of Indian Mackerel fish and make cuts on their body.
- Marinate with ½ tsp of salt, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, and 2 tsp of lemon juice (half a lemon) and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Make a thick paste with 3 tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of cumin seeds powder, 1 tsp of coriander seeds powder, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ cup of dried kokum water.
- Apply it nicely on the fish.
- Mix ½ cup of fine semolina (sooji), ¼ cup of rice flour, ¼ tsp of salt, ½ tsp of red chili powder, ¼ tsp of cumin seeds powder, ¼ tsp of coriander seeds powder, and ¼ tsp of garam masala powder. Coat the fish pieces.
- Shallow fry the fish pieces.
- Your tasty and crispy homemade Rava fish fry is ready.
