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Masala Fish Fry Recipe

Aarthi
Masala fish fry is also known as spicy fish fry recipe or South Indian fish fry. It is a flavourful seafood dish which is made by coating fresh fish in a blend of aromatic spices and shallow frying it to golden perfection. This dish is often prepared with coconut oil and curry leaves for an authentic touch. 
This Indian style fish fry is famous dish which is made in many regional cuisines especially in Kerala, Tamilnadu and Andhra. This fish fry is served as a side dish or appetizer.
3.60 from 5 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 256 kcal

Equipment

Cooking pot

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium Any Fish of Choice cleaned and slit
  • 8 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 2 sprig Curry leaves

For Marination

  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 3 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoon Water

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredient for the marination to a thick paste. Apply it all over the fish and leave to marinate for 30 mins, you can place it over sunlight or leave it on the counter.
  • Heat coconut oil in a pan, place fish over it and cook covered for 7 to 8 mins, flip over and cook on other side till crispy and cooked.
  • Add in curry leaves and mix well.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Masala Fish Fry Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
256
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
23
g
144
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
658
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
115
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1373
IU
27
%
Vitamin C
 
25
mg
30
%
Calcium
 
22
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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