Fish masala fry is one of the varieties of fried fish which is loved most
by Mangaloreans. This recipe is a restaurant style recipe of fish masala fry
which I often prepare at home. The fish is marinated with the paste prepared
from red chilli powder along with other ingredients which is shallow fried and
coated well with seasoned masala. I like preparing masala fry of some specific
fish such as mackerels and king fish. Whereas this recipe do not go well with
sardine fish. Also do check fish rava fry recipe in my blog.
Prep time Cook time Total time
30 min 30 min 1 hour
Author: Home
Chefs Cooking
Recipe
type: Side dish
Cuisine: Mangalorean
Serves: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
For marinating :
Fish of your choice ½ kg
Red chilli powder 2 tsp or as per taste
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Lime juice 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
For the masala :
Byadgi or kashmiri dry red chillies 6 to 7
Onion 1 small size
Tomato 1 small size
Garlic 3 flakes
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Vinegar 1 tbsp
Other Ingredients :
Onion 1 large size
Curry leaves few
Coconut oil 2 tbsp + 2tbsp
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
1.Cut and clean any fish of your choice such as mackerels, king
fish, lady fish or pomfret. Wash them and drain completely.
2.Prepare a paste for marinating the fish and for that add red
chilli powder, turmeric powder, lime juice and salt in a mixing bowl.Add water in little quantities till you prepare thick fine
paste.
3.Apply this paste all over the fish and set aside for half an hour.
4.Meanwhile prepare for the masala paste to coat the fish after frying. Using a
blender blend all the ingredients mentioned under “for the masala” to a fine
paste.
5.Now heat a skillet for shallow frying the fish. Sprinkle 2 tbsp
of coconut oil and when it receives required heat place marinated fish one by
one.
6.Fry both sides of the fish evenly and when they are cooked
remove onto a separate plate.
7.Do not turn off the flame and continue cooking further on the
same skillet.
8.Further add 2 tbsp of
coconut oil again and add curry leaves and finely chopped onion.
9.When onion turn golden add grounded masala paste and salt.
10.You
can add little quantity of water if it is too thick. Cook further till raw
smell disappears and oil will leave from sides.
11.Now place fried fish between the skillet and coat well with
masala. Cook further for 3 to 4 minutes till fish absorb the masala flavor.
12.Your fish masala fry is ready to serve.
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