Andhra Fish Fry

1 tablespoon Oil ( or ghee)

250 grams (8 ounces) fish fillet (or steak)

¼ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste))

⅛ teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon Lemon juice ( or as needed)

¾ teaspoon ginger garlic paste ( (or ½ tsp each fine grated))

½ to ¾ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder ( (cut down for kids or use black pepper for low heat))

¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala

1 sprig curry leaves ((optional or use 1 tbsp chopped cilantro/coriander leaves))

Mix the spices: Mix together chili powder, garam masala, salt, ginger garlic, turmeric and lemon juice in a small bowl. Taste test to check the spice and salt levels. Adjust as required. Pat dry the curry leaves or coriander leaves to avoid spaltters.
Prep-up the fish: Pat dry the fish if required and apply the spice paste. Keep this aside for 10 minutes (no longer).
Fry the fish: Heat a small pan with oil or ghee. When the oil turns hot enough, place the fish and let cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Gently turn it to the other side using a turner and add the curry leaves.
Fry till it is cooked through completely. You know it is done when the fish flakes easily with the prick of a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145 F or 63 C in the thickest part of the fish.
Serve fish fry with onion wedges.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

CategoryFish Dish

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m