Crispy Masala Fish Fry Recipe - Spicy Fried Fish

rice flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: frozen fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while frozen fish can be more economical.

besan

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is a gluten-free option.

ginger-garlic paste

🥗Healthier: fresh ginger and garlic

💰Cheaper: none

Using fresh ingredients enhances flavor without added cost.

Take the fish fillet and place cuts with a knife on side of the fillets.

In a bowl, add water, salt, Shan ginger garlic paste, and fish. Soak for 15 minutes to eliminate the smell of fish.

Now, take the fish fillets out of the water and pat dry them with kitchen paper. Keep aside for 1 hr so that excessive water dries out.

In a large bowl add flour, chili flakes, salt, white pepper, turmeric, paprika, ginger garlic paste, green chili paste, crushed coriander, lemon juice, egg, tamarind pulp, and orange food color. Whisk together until well combined. The marinade must be thick, not runny.

Coat the fish fillets in the marinade and let them marinate for 30mins-2hr.

Heat oil in a deep frying pan and deep fry your marinated fish fillets until cooked through and crispy from the outside.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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