How long does Fish Koliwada take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Fish Koliwada serve?

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

Is Fish Koliwada spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Koliwada?

250 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes), 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 5 tbsp Besan Flour, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Koliwada?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Fish Koliwada?

About 305 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Fish Koliwada

Name: Fish Koliwada
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 250 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes); 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 5 tbsp Besan Flour; ¼ tsp Ajwain; 2 tbsp Rice Flour; 1 pinch Baking Soda; For Deep-Frying Oil; A Pinch Red Chilli Powder; A Pinch Chaat Masala Powder; For Garnish Lemon

20 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Dairy-free

Fish koliwada: boneless fish in lemon and Kashmiri chilli, coated in besan and rice flour, deep-fried. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

2 people

Fish (Boneless Cubes)250 grams
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Besan Flour5 tbsp
Ajwain¼ tsp
Rice Flour2 tbsp
Baking Soda1 pinch
OilFor Deep-Frying
Red Chilli PowderA Pinch
Chaat Masala PowderA Pinch
LemonFor Garnish

Contains: wheat, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	305kcal	610kcal
Protein	30g	60g
Carbohydrate	19g	37g
Fat	12g	24g
Fibre	3.2g	6.4g
Sugar	2.3g	4.6g

Cookd masalas for fish (boneless cubes)

Method

1
Marinate the fish cubes with lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder and kashmiri chilli powder. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Fish (Boneless Cubes)Lemon JuiceGinger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderCumin PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2
Add the besan, ajwain, rice flour and baking soda. Mix well to coat the fish pieces evenly.
Besan FlourAjwainRice FlourBaking Soda
3
Make sure the oil is very hot before frying. Add the fish and once it forms a crust, reduce the heat to medium-low. Fry for around 5 minutes depending on the size of the fish pieces.
Oil
4
Remove onto a bowl/plate. Add the red chilli powder and chaat masala. Mix well. Serve garnished with coriander sprigs and lemon slices.
Red Chilli PowderChaat Masala PowderLemon

Before you start

How long does Fish Koliwada take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Fish Koliwada serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Fish Koliwada vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Fish Koliwada spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Koliwada?: 250 grams Fish (Boneless Cubes), 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 5 tbsp Besan Flour, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Koliwada?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Fish Koliwada?: About 305 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.