How long does Fish Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Fry 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 Fry?

500 grams Fish, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tsp Lemon Juice, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Fry?

About 207 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Fry

Name: Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 500 grams Fish, Slices; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Curry leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 2 tbsp Corn Flour; 3 tbsp Water; For Deep Frying Oil

25 min
medium
Serves 4
13 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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7 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 Rohu Fish Fry, Simple Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Fish fry: fish coated in a besan and cornflour masala with ginger garlic, lemon and curry leaves, deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 25 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Fish, Slices500 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Lemon Juice2 tsp
Curry leaves, Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Water3 tbsp
OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: 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	207kcal	828kcal
Protein	28g	114g
Carbohydrate	7.3g	29g
Fat	7.2g	29g
Fibre	1.4g	5.6g
Sugar	0.4g	1.6g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Clean and wash the fish pieces. Pat dry and keep aside.
Fish
2
In a bowl, add the ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, chopped curry leaves, red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, black pepper powder and salt. Mix well.
Ginger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceCurry leavesRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderBlack Pepper PowderSalt
3
Add the besan flour, corn flour and water to the bowl. Mix well to form a paste.
Besan FlourCorn FlourWater
4
Add the cleaned fish pieces to the Masala paste. Coat each piece of the fish with masala paste and set aside for 15 minutes.
5
In a deep frying pan, heat the oil.
Oil
6
Once the oil is hot, add the fish pieces and deep fry for 3 mins.
7
Drain the oil using a paper towel and serve the fish pieces with onion slices and lemon wedges.

Before you start

How long does Fish Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Fry 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 Fry?: 500 grams Fish, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 2 tsp Lemon Juice, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Fry?: About 207 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

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A Cookd cookMarch 2023
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Swathika RamaduraiJanuary 2024
ohhh yeah I added some onion,tomato and oil and shallow fried it 😋 yummmmm cooked nailed it Don't know for some reason I couldn't upload the pic but it's amazing 😍
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DhariniyaDecember 2021
It tasted good but was less spicy