Fried Fish – Spicy Indian Fish Fry

Indian breaded fried fish is like eating pop corn. You simply cannot get enough. Here is an attempt at making it the way I remember it.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Fish
Servings: 10 people

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Fish Fresh water
  • 2 Tbsp Red Chili Powder
  • 2 Tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Tumeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Oil Canola
  • 2 tsp Salt

Instructions

Marinade

  • In a bowl add red chili powder, coriander powder, tumeric powder, salt and mix well.
  • Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Add water little by little and make a smoth paste.
  • Cut the Fish fillets into small pieces and apply the marinade evenly.
  • marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes or over night.

Breading

  • In separate bowl, add corn flour, water and make a thin batter.
  • Heat oil in a pan and dip the marinated fish one by one in the batter and place in the hot oil carefully.
  • Fry until the bottom side of the fish becomes crispy.
  • Flip gently and fry on the other side until crispy.
  • Line a plate with paper towel. Remove the fish from the oil and place on the paper towel-lined plate.
  • Garnish with sliced onion and lemon if desired and serve.