Named after the city where it originated, this easy fried fish dish is a great appetizer or side dish to complement the main course.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons ginger paste
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3 tablespoons garlic paste
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1 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon carom seeds
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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Dash salt, or to taste
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 1/2 cups Bengal gram flour
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2 1/4 pounds (1 kilogram) tilapia, or firm fish such as sole or salmon, cut into medium-thick slices
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Oil, for frying
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2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional, for serving
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1 lime, cut into wedges, optional
Steps to Make It
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Mix the ginger and garlic pastes, spices, salt, lime juice, and gram flour in a large, shallow dish until it forms a thick paste.
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Gently fold the fish into this paste, making sure to coat each piece well. Allow to marinate for 1 hour.
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In a wide, flat pan, heat enough oil to shallow fry the fish till each piece is golden and crisp on both sides.
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Serve hot, arranged in a platter. Squeeze lemon juice over the pieces just before serving. Garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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722 | Calories |
36g | Fat |
27g | Carbs |
76g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 722 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 36g | 46% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
Cholesterol 145mg | 48% |
Sodium 611mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate 27g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 76g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 28% |
Calcium 84mg | 6% |
Iron 5mg | 26% |
Potassium 1403mg | 30% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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