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Vanjaram Meen Fry Recipe (Seer Fish Fry)

Seer fish fry, also known as vanjaram meen varuval, is one of the popular South Indian fish recipes made with seer fish (vanjaram), basic spices, lemon juice, curry leaves and coconut oil. The fish is marinated with the spices and fried until golden crispy with the outside nicely charred, while the inside stays soft and juicy. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 426 kcal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Seer Fish (Vanjaram) Cut into slices

For Marination (Fish Masala Paste)

  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 3 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Water as needed

For Frying

  • ½ cup Coconut Oil for Pan frying
  • Curry leaves a handful

Instructions
 

  • Clean and wash vanjaram fish. Strain the water completely. Use paper towel to pat dry the fish so there is no moisture. Set aside.
  • Take all ingredients given for marination in a plate. Add in oil, water and vinegar and make it into a thick paste. Taste this masala and adjust spice, salt and vinegar.
  • Take each fish and coat with this masala and set aside for 30 mins to 1 hour to marinate.
  • Now heat coconut oil in a cast iron tawa. Once oil is hot, place the fish slices carefully into the oil. Sprinkle top with lots of curry leaves.
  • Now pan fry fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side on high heat. Once bottom is cooked, flip over and cook on other side for 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle over curry leaves while frying which gets crispy when frying and it enhances the flavour.
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vanjaram Meen Fry Recipe (Seer Fish Fry)
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
426
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
29
g
181
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
1295
mg
56
%
Potassium
 
484
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
26
g
52
%
Vitamin A
 
1186
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
37
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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