Tawa Fish Fry
Tawa fish fry, a favorite among the array of Indian fish preparations, consists of small pieces of Indian Basa or Bhetki fish, which are marinated in ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and fresh coriander leaves. A sprinkling of corn flour and rice flour makes the fish golden and crunchy upon shallow frying on a tawa with curry leaves and green chilies.
Ingredients
To marinate the fish pieces:
- 500 grams fish Indian Basa or Bhetki, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp corn flour
- 1 tbsp rice flour
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
To fry the marinated fish pieces:
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 10 pieces curry leaves
- 4 pieces green chilies cut into thin slices
- Coriander leaves a few, finely chopped
Instructions
- Take 500 grams of Indian Basa or Bhetki fish, cut into small pieces on a plate and add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp of red chili powder, ½ tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tsp of corn flour, 1 tbsp of rice flour, 2 tsp of lemon juice, ½ tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Mix everything nicely with the fish pieces. Cover and keep it aside for about 10 minutes.
- Now, to fry the marinated fish pieces, heat 3 tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over a medium flame and put in about 10 fresh curry leaves in it. Let them crackle. Then, add 4 pieces of green chilies (cut into thin slices) to it.
- Add the marinated fish pieces one by one. Let them fry on one side for about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the carefully and let them fry on the other side for about 4 to 5 minutes as well, this time on a high flame. Flip them for a couple of times until the fish pieces turn crispy.
- Switch off the flame when done and sprinkle a few finely chopped coriander leaves on top. Remove the pieces on a plate one by one.
- Your spicy and crispy tawa fish fry is ready to enjoy. Squeeze a little bit of lime juice on top and serve them hot with green chutney and lemon wedges.
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Notes
I have used Indian Basa fish for the recipe. You can use Bhetki or any other variety of fish with less bones.
Adding corn flour to the marinade enhances binding.
I add a little bit of rice flour while marinating to add to the crispiness of the fried fish pieces.
Frying the fish pieces over a medium flame first and then over a high flame prevents absorbing excess oil and adds to the crispiness.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Tawa Fish Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
312
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
85
mg
28
%
Sodium
166
mg
7
%
Potassium
549
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
559
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
135
mg
164
%
Calcium
52
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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