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Fish fillets marinated in turmeric, red chilli and lemon, coated in a thin layer of gram flour and deep-fried until golden and crisp. A winter favourite along the Sindh coast and a staple of roadside and riverside fish-fry stalls, served with a squeeze of lemon and chutney.
Quick answer: 35 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Fish, Turmeric, Red chilli powder, Lemon · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 600 g 1.3 lb Fish, cleaned fillets or steaks
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 pc 1 pc Lemon, juiced
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp Gram flour
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic, paste
- 500 ml 2 cup Cooking oil, for deep-frying
- to taste to taste Salt
Steps
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- Pat the fish pieces dry and marinate with turmeric, red chilli powder, garlic paste, salt and lemon juice.
- Cover and let the fish marinate in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.⏱ Marinating · 15 min
- Coat each piece lightly and evenly in gram flour, shaking off the excess.
- Heat oil in a deep pan until hot but not smoking, then fry the fish pieces on medium-high heat.⏱ Frying fish · 8 min
- Turn once and fry the other side until golden and crisp on both sides.⏱ Frying second side · 5 min
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and chutney.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Fried Fish take?
35 minutes in total: about 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Fried Fish hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Fried Fish serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Fried Fish halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Fried Fish?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: turmeric, red chilli powder, cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: fish, lemon, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: gram flour.
Any tips for making Fried Fish?
Use a firm white fish like rohu or sole so the pieces hold together while frying. Keep the oil at a steady medium-high heat — too hot burns the coating before the fish cooks through.
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