Chettinad Fish Fry
A speciality from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu, this fish fry recipe has a host of delectable spices used for marination giving it a unique touch. Surmai fish pieces are marinated and then pan fried till it get crispy and brownish.
Ingredients of Chettinad Fish Fry
❤2 Surmai fillets(king fish)❤
❤2 tbsp oil (to pan fry)
For the marination:
❤7-8 Garlic cloves
❤1 ginger knob, mashed
❤1 tsp cumin
❤1 tsp fennel
❤2 tsp coriander seeds
❤2 tsp black peppercorns
❤1/2 tsp mustard seeds
❤9-10 Curry leaves
❤to taste salt
❤1 tsp oil (to grind)
❤1 tbsp water
❤1/2 tomato, chopped
❤1 tsp red chilli powder
❤2 tsp turmeric powder
❤5 tsp tamarind extract
❤1 tbsp cornflour (to sprinkle)
❤Lemon wedges
How to Make Chettinad Fish Fry -
👍Cut the fish fillets into equal medium sized pieces.
👍In a pan, dry roast garlic, ginger, cumin, fennel, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
👍Pound them in a mortar and pestle. Add a little salt, oil and water to help in the procedure.
👍Now add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and tamarind extract.
👍Pound them together till pulp like and spread it over the fish pieces.
👍Sprinkle some cornflour over the fish. The cornflour helps the masala to stick
👍Marinate the fish and keep in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
👍In a pan, fry the fish with the refined oil.
👍Serve hot with a bit of lemon squeezed over and a few lemon wedges on the side.
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