Fish Vepudu
Also known as Chepala Fry, Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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Fish vepudu, or chepala fry, an Andhra fish fry marinated in red chilli, turmeric and ginger garlic, seared hot. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 20 minutes, video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
6 itemsTurmeric Powder1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Fish600 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Contains: 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 | 242kcal | 968kcal |
| Protein | 33g | 133g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.5g | 6g |
| Fat | 11g | 46g |
| Fibre | 0.4g | 1.6g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.4g |
Cookd masalas for fish
Method
- 1
Marinate the fish with all the ingredients mentioned. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Turmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteFishRed Chilli PowderSalt
- 2
Heat a pan with oil on high flame. Once hot, place the fish onto the pan and press down gently. After 2 minutes or deeply golden brown on one side, flip the sear the second side.
Sunflower Oil
Before you start
- How long does Fish Vepudu take?
- 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Fish Vepudu serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Fish Vepudu vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Fish Vepudu 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 Vepudu?
- 600 grams Fish, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Fish Vepudu?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Fish Vepudu?
- About 242 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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