Pakistani Fried Fish
Crispy fried fish
Ingredients
- 2 lb Cod or other firm fish cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
- ¾ tsp Salt
Whole Spices
- 3 tbsp Whole Coriander Seeds
- 2 tbsp Ajwain seeds (caraway seeds)
- 1½ tbsp Cumin Seeds
Other Spices
- 1½ tbsp Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
- 1 tbsp Red Chili Flakes
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric
Fry Coating
- 1 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour) heap
- 1 tbsp Bread Crumbs heap
Instructions
- Roast the whole spices in an oven toaster for 2 mins. Be careful not to burn
- Add the roasted spices in a spice grinder. Grind for 4 seconds
- Add other spices to a bowl
- Mix the grinded spices and other spices in the bowl
- Cut the fish into 2 inch pieces and pat dry. Add the fish to a mixing bowl. Add salt, lemon juice and garlic paste
- Add the spice bowl and mix. Let it marinate for 20 mins
- Add the fry coating (besan and bread crumbs) and mix
- Heat a skillet with ¼ cup of oil for frying. Keep it at medium once hot
- Take each piece and make sure the spices are sticking to the fish and add to the skillet. Fry for 3 mins
- Flip and fry for another 3 mins
- Ready to serve with your favorite sauce or condiment
