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 Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 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 Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; As Needed Groundnut oil

25 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

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

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Kebabs, Tikkas & Grills Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

9 items

3 people

Seer Fish500 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Groundnut oilAs Needed

Contains: groundnut, fish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
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.
Ginger Garlic PasteLemon JuiceRed Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric PowderCorn FlourWater
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 Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 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.