How long does Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry serve?

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

Is Mahabalipuram Tawa 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 Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?

500 grams Fish, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1½ tbsp Coriander Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?

About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry

Name: Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 grams Fish; For Shallow Frying Oil; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tbsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 cup Water; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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8 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 Tawa Fish Fry, Moonrakers Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mahabalipuram tawa fish fry, or Moonrakers fish fry: fried fish in onion and curry leaf masala. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Fish500 grams
OilFor Shallow Frying
Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1½ tbsp
Coriander Powder1½ tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Water1 cup
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Contains: 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	528kcal	1056kcal
Protein	58g	115g
Carbohydrate	16g	32g
Fat	27g	54g
Fibre	5g	10g
Sugar	3.1g	6.2g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Wash the fish and make a few slits on both sides of the fish
Fish
2
Heat oil in a pan to shallow fry, once the oil is hot, add the fish to the pan. Ensure caution, oil might splatter. Cook each side for 3 minutes or until the fish is crispy and cooked. Remove from the oil and set this aside.
Oil
3
In a pan, add oil, finely chopped onion and saute until the onions turn translucent.
OilOnion
4
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add 1 cup of water and cook the masala for 3 minutes.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSaltWater
6
Add the lemon juice and curry leaves.
Lemon JuiceCurry leaves
7
Add the fried fish to the pan and coat the masala on the fish, flip and cook for 1 minute each side.
8
Remove from the pan, serve hot with a refreshing cold drink.

Before you start

How long does Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mahabalipuram Tawa 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 Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?: 500 grams Fish, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Onion, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1½ tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder, 1½ tbsp Coriander Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry?: About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.