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Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry)

  • 60 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 45 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as king fish fry, vanjaram fry, anjal fry · Non-veg · Dry sides

Dry sidesHigh protein

Surmai fry of seer fish in a kokum, ginger, garlic and Kashmiri chilli paste, coated in rava and tawa fried crisp. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 1 hour.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Seer Fish, Slices500 grams
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Kokum5 grams
  • Water, For Soaking30 ml
  • Ginger5 grams
  • Garlic15 grams
  • Coriander Seeds1 tsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Coriander Leaves15 grams
  • Rava80 grams
  • Rice Flour2 tbsp
  • Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Lemon, Wedges1
  • Onion, Rings1

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy383kcal1532kcal
Protein29g116g
Carbohydrate23g93g
Fat19g75g
Fibre2.5g10g
Sugar1.5g6g

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Method

  1. 1

    Wash the seer fish slices and pat them dry. Rub them with turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp salt.

    Seer FishTurmeric PowderSalt

  2. 2

    Soak the kokum in the warm water for 10 minutes. Grind the kokum with its water, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander leaves and the remaining salt in a mixie to a thick paste.

    KokumWaterGingerGarlicCoriander SeedsKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander LeavesSalt

  3. 3

    Spread the paste on both sides of each fish slice. Cover and keep aside for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Mix the rava, rice flour and red chilli powder on a plate. Press each fish slice into it on both sides so it is fully coated.

    RavaRice FlourRed Chilli Powder

  5. 5

    Heat the oil on a tawa on medium heat for 2 minutes. Place the fish slices on it and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, without moving them, until the bottom is crisp and golden.

    Oil

  6. 6

    Turn the slices over and fry for 3 to 4 minutes more until crisp and cooked through. Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion slices, or with rice and fish curry.

    LemonOnion

Before you start

How long does Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry) take?
1 hour from start to finish. That is 45 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry) serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry) vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava 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 Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry)?
500 grams Seer Fish, 80 grams Rava, 5 grams Kokum, 5 grams Ginger, 15 grams Garlic, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry)?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Surmai Fry (Seer Fish Rava Fry)?
About 383 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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