Mahabalipuram Tawa Fish Fry
Also known as Tawa Fish Fry, Moonrakers Fish Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
Dry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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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
Ingredients
12 itemsFish500 grams
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Coriander Powder1.5 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Shallow Frying
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.5 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Water1 cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Lemon Juice2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Contains: fish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Sunflower Oil
- 3
In a pan, add oil, finely chopped onion and saute until the onions turn translucent.
Sunflower 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.
Coriander PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltWater
- 6
Add the lemon juice and curry leaves.
Curry leavesLemon Juice
- 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 Sunflower Oil, 1.5 tbsp Coriander Powder, 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 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.
Tips from other cooks
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Saravanan AnbarasuJanuary 2024
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