Spicy Masala Fish Fry

Homemade masala fish fry is scrumptious Indian dish made by shallow frying the fish. The fish slices are coated with spicy masala and marinated for few hours then fried until crisp.

The non vegetarian dish is served as a side dish and is a favorite for many. The thick masala is made with flavorful spices like coriander seeds, cumin, caraway and more. The pounded spices increases the flavour of the dish.

You can relish this as side dish with salad and dash of lemon. 

INGREDIENTS 

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 tsp caraway seeds

3 tbsp coriander seeds

1 dry red chilli

5 cloves garlic

1 small piece ginger 

2 tbsp chilli powder

2 tbsp coriander powder 

1 tsp turmeric powder

Salt to taste

1½ tbsp vinegar

2 tbsp oil

Water as required 

Oil for shallow frying

1 kg fish pieces

METHOD 

Using a pounder pound and crush the cumin, caraway, dry red chilli and coriander seeds to a coarse powder. 

Crush the ginger and garlic into a coarse mixture. 

Add this crushed powder to a bowl and add the chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, vinegar, salt and oil along with the crushed ginger and garlic. 

Give it a nice mix so all the ingredients are combined well. 

Add enough water to make a semi thick paste. 

Add 3 to 4 tbsp of this paste to the fish pieces and using your hand mix the masala into the fish pices. Make sure that all the pieces are covered with the masala. 

Let the fish pieces marinate for atleast an hour or overnight. The more the better. 

When frying heat 4-5 tbsp of oil to a frying pan on medium high heat and add enough fish pieces to the pan, make sure that you dont overcrowd the pan. 

Fry the pieces for 4 to 5 mins on each side or until each side is golden brown in color and crispy. 

Once all the sides are fried well to your liking, remove the pieces carefully to a paper towel lined plate and serve it hot with slices of onions and lemon wedges.