10 Minute Indian Masala Fish Fry

My Indian masala fish fry is a delicious Indian fish that is perfect as an appetizer or a main course. The fish is coated in a homemade masala mix, pan-fried to a perfectly crispy outside yet it remains tender and moist on the inside. Try it once and you’ll know what I mean.

Ingredients for Indian Masala Fish Fry

Simple ingredients for a delicious recipe.

Ingredient List for Indian Masala Fish Fry

• 2 tablespoons of Kashmiri chili powder (cayenne or paprika for a less spicy version)
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 fillets of any fish of choice (I use Tilapia)
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 small red onion
• 1 clove of garlic

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The Dry Masala

The first step to making this easy 10-minute recipe is the masala mix.

• Add 2 tablespoons of Kashmiri chili powder to a bowl. Kashmiri chili powder is quite spicy, so for a less spicy version, you can use Paprika or a mix of both.
• To it add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder.
• Next comes 1 teaspoon of cumin powder.
• And then 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder.
• 1 tablespoon of garam masala comes next.
• And finally, salt and pepper to taste. I add about 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
• Mix everything well together and set it aside.

The Fish

I like to use Tilapia for my recipe, but all kinds of fish work with this recipe. Try it with Cod, Salmon, Tuna, or any other fish of choice.

• Using a paper towel, pat dry the fish so there isn’t too much moisture on the fish.
• Add about 3/4 tablespoon of the dry masala mix onto one side and spread it all over.
• Flip the fish and, add another 3/4 tablespoon of masala and spread it all over.
• Repeat until you have all 4 fillets covered in masala.
• Set the fish aside.

The Onion and Garlic

Let’s get the onion and garlic going.

• Finely chop one small red onion.
• And finely chop or crush 3 cloves of garlic.
• Add 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil to a pan.
• Once the oil is heated, add the onion and garlic to the pan.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the onion softens a little. Do not overcook the onion because it will continue to cook as the fish cooks.

Putting the Masala Fish Fry Together

Now that we have everything ready, we can put our masala fish fry together.

• Lift the fish and add it to the pan.
• If your pan isn’t large enough for all 4 fillets, remove half the onion and set aside. Cook 2 fillets first and remove. Then add the onion back and cook the other 2 fillets.
• Cook for 3 minutes on one side.
• Flip and cook for 3 minutes on the second side.
• Remove from pan and server immediately.

Serving Suggestions

I love to eat this recipe with lots of sides. Try it with:

• My crunchy asparagus salad.
• I love to enjoy it with my leftover lentil flatbreads.
• aMy other favourite is my asparagus and mascarpone risotto.

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