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Classic Indian Freshwater Fish Fry
Ingredients
- freshwater fish fillets (tilapia or catfish)800 g
- lemon juice2 tablespoons
- salt2 teaspoons
- turmeric powder2 teaspoons
- red chili powder2 teaspoons
- coriander powder2 teaspoons
- ginger-garlic paste1 tablespoon
- rice flour2 tablespoons
- vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- onion, sliced1 small
- green chili, sliced1 piece
- fresh coriander leavesa few sprigs
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the fish fillets thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and ginger-garlic paste to make a marinade.
- 3
Add the fish fillets to the marinade and coat them evenly. Cover and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 4
After marination, sprinkle rice flour over the fish fillets and gently coat them on both sides.
- 5
Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Once the oil is hot, place the marinated fish fillets in the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Remove the fish fillets and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- 8
In the same pan, add sliced onion and green chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and slightly caramelized.
- 9
Serve the fried fish hot, garnished with sautéed onions, green chili, and fresh coriander leaves.
