CRISPY GARLIC FISH FRY INDIAN STYLE | Garlic Fish Pakora

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is often less expensive.

Cut tilapia fillets into small sizes.

Add half a teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of Kashmiri chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, a heaped teaspoon of finely grated garlic, and juice of half a lemon to the fish.

Mix everything well and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.

In a separate bowl, add half a teaspoon of carom seeds, two serving spoons of gram flour, and half a serving spoon of rice flour.

Add a heaped tablespoon of plain yogurt, half a teaspoon of baking powder, and half a teaspoon of turmeric powder to the dry ingredients.

Mix the dry ingredients with the fish, adding just a splash of water to get a light coating.

Heat oil on medium heat and test with a little batter to check if the oil is hot enough.

Add the fish pieces in a single layer to the hot oil and fry for about 2 to 3 minutes before turning them.

Fry until golden brown, adjusting the heat as necessary.

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