How to Make Fish Fry | Tawa Fish Fry Recipe | South Indian Style River Fish Fry | Grandpa Kitchen

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is often more affordable.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is widely available.

semolina

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oat flour is gluten-free, while cornmeal is a budget-friendly alternative.

Marinate fish fillets with ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat until hot.

Coat marinated fish fillets with rice flour and semolina for a crispy texture.

Carefully place the coated fish fillets in the hot oil to avoid splattering.

Fry the fish for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove the fish from the pan and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced green chilies before serving.

Serve hot with onion slices and lemon wedges on the side.

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