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Fish Tawa Fry

Is it merely the typical fish fry with an elevated title? Well, it goes beyond your regular "meen varuthathu" (fish fry). Firstly, it's bursting with flavor, and the taste lingers even after you've completed your meal, leaving you craving more ;)
We've elevated our basic fish fry to a new level; the fish is fried to perfection, remaining succulent. Coconut milk, tamarind, and a blend of other spices come together to create a truly finger-licking experience!
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Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gms Fish (measured after cleaning.

For Marination

  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp Fennel powder
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • Salt

For Masala

  • 15 Pearl/small onion (crushed)
  • 6-8 Garlic (I used small Indian variety) (crushed)
  • 1 small piece Ginger (crushed)
  • 1.5 – 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1-2 tsp Tamarind paste
  • 1/3 – 1/2 cup Medium thick coconut milk
  • Salt
  • Coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all the ingredients listed under "for marination". Add cleaned fish pieces to this.
  • Marinate the fish pieces for half an hour.
  • Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in a tawa. I used cast iron tawa, you can use a non stick tawa or a shallow frying pan.
  • Fry both sides of the fish pieces till it's half cooked. Transfer the fish pieces to a plate.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and add crushed pearl onion, ginger and garlic. Fry for 3-4 mins or till it turns golden.
  • Add the masala powders (listed under "for masala"). Cook for 2-3 mins or till the raw smell goes.
  • Add salt and tamarind paste and mix well. Add coconut milk (start with 1/3 cup) and mix gently.
  • Add the fish pieces and make sure each piece is coated well with the masala. Add more coconut milk, if required.
  • The curry is ready when the consistency is semi-dry and the fish pieces are coated well with the masala.

Notes

  1. I used pomfret here. You can use any meaty fish for this recipe.
  2. You can add curry leaves while frying the fish and in the end as well. Also, drizzle coconut oil in the end after switching off the gas. Let the curry rest for 15-20 mins, for the flavor to settle in. 
Keyword Fish Masala Fry, Fish Tawa Fry
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