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Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry)

  • 75 min
  • hot
  • Serves 4

Prep 60 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as anjal fry, anjal fish fry, king fish fry, surmai fry · Non-veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Anjal Tawa Fry is a Mangalorean seer fish side in Byadgi chilli and tamarind paste, fried on a tawa in coconut oil. Spicy, serves 4, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

4 people
  • Byadgi Red Chilli12 grams
  • Tamarind8 grams
  • Water, For Soaking100 ml
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Coriander Seeds1 tsp
  • Black Peppercorns1 grams
  • Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Rice Flour2 tbsp
  • Seer Fish, Slices500 grams
  • Coconut Oil3 tbsp
  • Curry leaves2 grams

Contains: fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy268kcal1072kcal
Protein26g105g
Carbohydrate6.6g26g
Fat15g59g
Fibre1.6g6.4g
Sugar1.4g5.6g

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Method

  1. 1

    Soak the byadgi chillies and the tamarind in the hot water for 15 minutes.

    Byadgi Red ChilliTamarindWater

  2. 2

    Drain the chillies, keeping the water. Grind the chillies, tamarind, ginger garlic paste, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, turmeric powder and salt with 50 ml of the soaking water to a thick, smooth paste. Mix in the rice flour.

    Ginger Garlic PasteCoriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsTurmeric PowderSaltRice Flour

  3. 3

    Rub the paste well on both sides of the seer fish slices. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.

    Seer Fish

  4. 4

    Heat the coconut oil on a tawa on medium heat. Add the curry leaves, then place the fish slices on the tawa. Fry on medium-low heat for 5 minutes on each side without moving them, until the crust is dark red and the fish is cooked.

    Coconut OilCurry leaves

  5. 5

    Turn the heat to high and fry for 1 minute more on each side until the edges are crisp. Serve hot with rice and fish curry, or with neer dosa.

Before you start

How long does Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry) take?
1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 1 hour of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry) vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry) spicy?
It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry)?
500 grams Seer Fish, 12 grams Byadgi Red Chilli, 8 grams Tamarind, 1 grams Black Peppercorns, 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 2 grams Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Anjal Tawa Fry (Mangalorean Seer Fish Fry)?
About 268 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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