How long does Tawa Fish Fry take?

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

How many people does Tawa Fish Fry serve?

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

Is Tawa 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 Tawa Fish Fry?

500 grams Fish, ½ tsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Tawa Fish Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Tawa Fish Fry?

About 348 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tawa Fish Fry

Name: Tawa Fish Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 sprigs Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Corn Flour; 2 tbsp Water; 1 tsp Salt; 500 grams Fish; 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil

25 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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3 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 tava fish fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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

Kerala tawa fish fry: fish coated in a red chilli and curry leaf paste, pan-fried in gingelly oil. Mild, serves 3, 25 minutes plus marinating, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

10 items

3 people

Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 sprigs
Lemon Juice½ tsp
Corn Flour1 tbsp
Water2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Fish500 grams
Gingelly Oil3 tbsp

Contains: fish, sesame.

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	348kcal	1044kcal
Protein	37g	112g
Carbohydrate	5.1g	15g
Fat	20g	59g
Fibre	1g	3g
Sugar	0.3g	0.9g

Cookd masalas for fish

Method

1
Mix all the the ingredients together to make a paste, keep it aside.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteCurry leavesLemon JuiceCorn FlourWaterSalt
2
Wash, clean and prep the fish, make slits on the sides with a knife. Apply the paste to fish until it is evenly coated and refrigerate it for an hour.
Fish
3
Heat the pan, add oil and once the oil is hot, add the fish and let it cook for 3 mins before flipping to the other side and cook for further 3 minutes.
Gingelly Oil

Before you start

How long does Tawa Fish Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Tawa Fish Fry serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Tawa Fish Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Tawa 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 Tawa Fish Fry?: 500 grams Fish, ½ tsp Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Tawa Fish Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Tawa Fish Fry?: About 348 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.