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Puti Fish Fry

Puti Fish Fry (Puti Mach Bhaja)

By Mita Mondal
Puti Fish Fry is a simple Bengali preparation where it is seasoned with spices and lemon and then fried in mustard oil until crisp, golden, and fragrant. I find it especially satisfying when served hot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 143 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 7 pieces Japani Puti Fish washed properly and slit each piece at 3-4 places
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Black pepper powder
  • 1 piece lemon cut into halves
  • 4 tbsp Mustard oil
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the fish with some salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, black pepper and juice of one-half of a lemon. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
  • Place a deep-frying pan on the gas stove. Pour the mustard oil into it.
  • (Pro Tip: Let the mustard oil become properly hot before adding the fish. Otherwise, the pieces may absorb excess oil and turn soggy.)
  • Add fish pieces one by one to the hot oil.
  • After one side gets brown, turn them upside down and fry the other side till golden brown. Repeat the process after all pieces are deep fried.
  • Serve them on a plate and garnish with sliced lemons.

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Notes

I use fresh puti fish as freshness is the key to achieve the pleasant taste. Choose fish that have clear eyes, firm, and have a pleasant smell.
Regulate the flame accordingly. Too hot oil will burn the fish from outside and too cold oil will leave it uncooked from inside.
Always serve puti mach fry hot. This will let you enjoy the crispiness.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Puti Fish Fry (Puti Mach Bhaja)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
143
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
603
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
18
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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