How long does Fish Balls take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Balls serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

It is medium: 2 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 Fish Balls?

300 grams Fish, 1 Eggs, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, ½ cup Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Balls?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Balls?

About 268 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Balls

Name: Fish Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: As Needed Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 300 grams Fish; 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs; 1 Eggs; 1 Eggs; 1 tbsp Water; ½ cup Breadcrumbs; For Deep Frying Oil

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min

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9 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as fish meatballs · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Fish balls of poached, shredded fish with onion, ginger, garlic and chilli, crumbed and deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 40 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

WaterAs Needed
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Fish300 grams
Oil1 tbsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Red Chilli Flakes½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Breadcrumbs1 tbsp
Eggs2
Water1 tbsp
Breadcrumbs½ cup
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: egg, wheat, fish.

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	268kcal	1072kcal
Protein	22g	90g
Carbohydrate	16g	63g
Fat	13g	51g
Fibre	1.4g	5.6g
Sugar	2.1g	8.4g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add turmeric powder, salt and ginger garlic paste. Mix and add the fish. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
WaterTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic PasteFish
2
Take out the fish. Shred it into small pieces using your hands or using a fork. Remove the bones.
3
Heat oil in a pan. Add the garlic, ginger, green chilli and onion. Saute until it turns translucent. Add the red chilli flakes and black pepper powder.
OilGarlicGingerGreen ChilliOnionRed Chilli FlakesBlack Pepper Powder
4
Add the fish and turn off the heat, once it has cooled down slightly. Add breadcrumbs and eggs. Mix until evenly combined.
BreadcrumbsEggs
5
Add more salt Shape this mixture into balls.
6
In a bowl, mix together eggs and water for the coating. Keep breadcrumbs ready in another bowl. This is for the coating.
EggsWaterBreadcrumbs
7
Coat the fish balls first in the egg mixture using a fork, then in the breadcrumbs. Coat evenly.
8
Deep-fry on high heat until it turns golden brown and crisp on the outside.
Oil
9
Serve with tomato ketchup or mayonnaise.

Before you start

How long does Fish Balls take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Balls serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Balls vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Balls spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Fish Balls?: 300 grams Fish, 1 Eggs, 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs, ½ cup Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Balls?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Balls?: About 268 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.