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 Garlic, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 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 266 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: For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 300 grams Fish; 1 tbsp Breadcrumbs; 1 Eggs; 1 Eggs; ½ cup Breadcrumbs; As Needed Water; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, 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 Water

Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Total40 min

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving266 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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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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

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for4 servings

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

Contains: egg, wheat, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	266kcal	1064kcal
Protein	22g	89g
Carbohydrate	15g	61g
Fat	13g	51g
Fibre	1.3g	5.2g
Sugar	1.9g	7.6g

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.
FishWaterTurmeric PowderSaltGinger Garlic Paste
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.
Sunflower OilGingerGarlicGreen 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.
EggsBreadcrumbsWater
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.
Sunflower 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 Garlic, 1 tbsp Green Chilli, 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 266 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.