Andhra Fish Fry
Rohu fish coated in a fiery homemade masala, then pan-fried till golden and crisp — this Andhra fish fry is a go-to spicy starter.
Ingredients
To marinate the fish:
- 5 pieces of Rohu fish or any variety
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt as per taste
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- ¼ tsp red food color optional
- 1 tsp cooking oil
To shallow fry the fish:
- 2 tbsp cooking oil or mustard oil
Instructions
- Make a masala paste with 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, ½ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, salt as per taste, ½ tsp of black pepper powder, ½ tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tbsp of lemon juice (or white vinegar) and ¼ tsp of red food color (optional). Then add 1 tsp of cooking oil. Mix again and keep aside.
- Apply the masala paste on 5 pieces of Rohu fish. Cover and let it rest for half an hour. (Pro tip: Refrigerate the marinated fish for 2 to 3 hours for best results).
- Fry the marinated fish pieces in 2 tbsp of cooking oil for 5 to 7 minutes on one side on a medium flame. Flip and repeat the process until it is done. (Pro tip: Don't rush to flip the fish while frying; let it release naturally, or it breaks apart).
- Your spicy and crispy homemade Andhra fish fry is ready to serve.
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Notes
Adding oil to the masala helps in applying and sticking the paste on the fish easily and makes it crispy after frying.
Let the masala paste rest for 5 minutes before applying it on the fish pieces. This helps infuse the flavor of the spice nicely.
I have shallow-fried the fish. You can deep-fry them if you want.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Andhra Fish Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
287
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
106
mg
35
%
Sodium
1511
mg
66
%
Potassium
694
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
36
g
72
%
Vitamin A
836
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
19
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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