How long does Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry serve?

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

Is Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?

500 grams Fish, 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, 40 grams Coconut, 20 grams Tamarind, 14 grams Coriander Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?

About 320 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry

Name: Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Mangalorean
Ingredients: 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed; 14 grams Coriander Seeds; 2 grams Cumin; 1 grams Black Peppercorns; 40 grams Coconut, Grated; 18 grams Garlic, Peeled; 8 grams Ginger, Peeled; 20 grams Tamarind; 50 ml Water, For Soaking; 500 grams Fish, Cleaned; 1½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Coconut Oil; 30 grams Lemon, Wedges

65 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min

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Also known as mangalorean fish fry, mangalore fish fry, mangaluru fish fry · Non-veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mangalorean masala fish fry is fish in a roasted chilli, coconut and tamarind masala, fried in coconut oil. Spicy, serves 4, about 65 minutes plus marinating.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Dry Red Chilli, De-stemmed8 grams
Coriander Seeds14 grams
Cumin2 grams
Black Peppercorns1 grams
Coconut, Grated40 grams
Garlic, Peeled18 grams
Ginger, Peeled8 grams
Tamarind20 grams
Water, For Soaking50 ml
Fish, Cleaned500 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Lemon, Wedges30 grams

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	320kcal	1280kcal
Protein	29g	117g
Carbohydrate	11g	43g
Fat	19g	76g
Fibre	3.8g	15g
Sugar	3.9g	16g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Get ready by cleaning the fish and cutting it into medium pieces. Pat the pieces dry. De-stem the chillies, grate the coconut, peel the garlic and ginger, and cut the lemon into wedges. Soak the tamarind in the measured water for 10 minutes until soft, then squeeze out the pulp and discard the seeds and fibre.
2
Roast the dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns and grated coconut in a dry kadai on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir often until the coconut is lightly golden. Cool the mixture for 5 minutes until warm.
Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsCoconut
3
Grind the roasted mixture with the garlic, ginger and the tamarind pulp with its water until smooth. Mix the masala with the fish, salt and turmeric until every piece is coated. Marinate for 30 minutes.
GarlicGingerTamarindWaterFishSaltTurmeric Powder
4
Heat the coconut oil in a kadai on medium flame for 2 minutes. Place half the fish pieces without crowding them and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Turn once and cook until the flesh is opaque at the centre and flakes easily, and the masala is deep red-brown and lightly crisp. Fry the second batch the same way.
Coconut Oil
5
Drain the fish on a plate and rest it for 2 minutes. Serve hot with the lemon wedges.
Lemon

Before you start

How long does Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?: 500 grams Fish, 8 grams Dry Red Chilli, 40 grams Coconut, 20 grams Tamarind, 14 grams Coriander Seeds, 2 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mangalorean Masala Fish Fry?: About 320 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.