How long does Seer Fish Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Seer Fish Fry serve?

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

Is Seer Fish Fry 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 Seer Fish Fry?

500 grams Seer Fish, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Seer Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Seer Fish Fry?

About 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Seer Fish Fry

Name: Seer Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 grams Seer Fish; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Water; As Needed Groundnut oil; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Corn Flour

Also known as Vanjaram Fry, Fish Tawa Fry, King Fish Fry, Surmai Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Total25 min

Prep15 min

Cook10 min

Serves3

Per serving235 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Seer fish fry, or vanjaram fry: slices coated in chilli, ginger garlic and cornflour, fried on a tawa. Mild, serves 3, 25 minutes plus marinating, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

9 items

Cooking for3 servings

Seer Fish500 grams
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Water2 tbsp
Groundnut oilAs Needed
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp

Contains: groundnut, fish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	235kcal	705kcal
Protein	35g	104g
Carbohydrate	6.4g	19g
Fat	7.3g	22g
Fibre	1.7g	5.1g
Sugar	0.5g	1.5g

Cookd masalas for seer fish

Method

1
Wash and clean the Seer fish with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
Seer Fish
2
In a shallow bowl, add Ginger Garlic Paste, Lemon Juice, Red Chilli Powder, Salt, Turmeric Powder, cornflour and water. Mix this to form a thick paste.
Lemon JuiceRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderSaltWaterGinger Garlic PasteCorn Flour
3
Take one fish slice at a time and apply the masala paste on both the side of the fish. Repeat this process for all the fish pieces.
4
Marinate the fish for 3-4 hours.
5
Heat Groundnut oil in a Tawa and shallow fry the fish on both sides till the fish is cooked. Should take around 3 mins per side on medium heat. Serve this hot with lemon slices and onion slices.
Groundnut oil

Before you start

How long does Seer Fish Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Seer Fish Fry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Seer Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Seer Fish Fry 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 Seer Fish Fry?: 500 grams Seer Fish, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Seer Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Seer Fish Fry?: About 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.