Masala Fish Fillets (Spiced Fried Fish Fillets)
A simple recipe, flavorful and tangy with the use of masalas (spices) and vinegar.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fish fillets (any fish that is good for frying like cod, halibut, tilapia, catfish, or king mackerel )
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp chili powder (or to your taste)
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ cup vinegar (malt or distilled, or lime/lemon juice)
- ½ tbsp chickpea flour (besan) (or cornstarch)
- 3-4 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash the fish well and pat dry. Place in a wide bowl and rub the fillets with the chickpea flour.
- Blend the spices, garlic paste, and vinegar. Coat the fish slices well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan large enough to accommodate the number of fillets you are frying.
- When the oil is well heated, carefully lower the fish slices into the oil. If you have any masala left over, brush or spoon it over the fillet. Let cook for 7-10 minutes, and then carefully turn the fillet over and fry the other side for another 6-7 minutes or till nicely cooked, and the fish starts to flake.
Notes
Serve garnished with lemon wedges.
Goes well with any kind of pilaf, fries, or a wrap.