Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe| How to make chettinad king fish fry | Chettinad masala for fish fry
Chettinad Fish Fry Recipe is a delectable, spicy and classic fish preparation from the Chettinad region of Tamilnadu. The fish steaks are marinated in freshly ground homemade Chettinad fish fry masala and then they are shallow fried until golden and crisp. Perfection!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Marination2 hourshrs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Chettinad, Indian, South Indian, Tamilnadu recipes
Keyword: Chettinad fish fry masala recipe, Chettinad Fish Fry recipe, Chettinad king fish fry recipe, Indian fish fry recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
Equipment
Thick bottomed non stick pan or cast iron skillet
Ingredients
4Fish steaks(I used king fish/surmai)
1/2tspTurmeric powder
1/2tspchilli powder
little salt
2tspLime juice
Oil to shallow fry the fish steaks
Chettinad Masala paste
1/2inchGinger
2largeGarlic cloves
1/2small Onion
1/2tspBlack Peppercorns
1 1/2tspFennel seeds
1tspCumin seeds
1 1/2tspCoriander seeds
8-10Curry leaves
1-2tbspLime juice
2-3tspChilli powder
1tbspRice flour
1tbspCornflour
Salt as per taste
1tbspCoconut oil
Instructions
Firstly marinate the fish steaks with chilli powder, turmeric powder, lime juice and salt. Keep it aside.
In a mixer grinder add all the ingredients under chettinad masala paste and grind in to a thick paste.
Now slather the fish steaks with a thick layer of chettinad masala paste on both the sides. now keep it aside for at least 1 to 2 hours or overnight.
Heat enough oil in a skillet or non stick pan on a medium to high heat. Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying or else the masala will disintegrate.
Fry for 3-4 minutes on one side then flip and fry for2-3 mins on the other side.
Remove from the heat and serve it hot with salad.
Notes
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