Description
Make your Kingfish a mouth-watering feast using this double marination technique. The method ensures your fish turns out perfectly seasoned and crispy. The recipe blends traditional Indian spices with modern cooking methods to create an authentic dish you can easily prepare at home.
A double marination technique makes this classic Indian fish fry special and helps your Kingfish absorb rich flavors while creating a crispy exterior. The recipe takes about an hour to prepare. Both novice and expert cooks can achieve restaurant-quality results with this method.
Ingredients
Main Ingredient:
- 500g Kingfish, cut into medium-sized steaks (about 1-inch thickness)
First Marination:
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- Lemon juice (add as needed)
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Second Marination:
- 1½ tbsp rice flour
- 1½ tbsp gram flour
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- Fresh curry leaves, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
For Frying:
- Oil for deep frying (mustard or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Create a paste by combining the first marination ingredients.
- Take clean fish pieces and coat them with the paste, then let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Mix all second marination ingredients together.
- Take the marinated fish and coat it thoroughly with the dry mixture.
- The flour will become moist after 10-15 minutes of resting time.
- Make sure the oil is hot in your pan.
- Place the fish in medium heat and cook until it turns golden brown.
- Carefully flip each piece and cook until the other side matches.
Notes
Coconut oil adds authentic Kerala flavor
Let the marinade work its magic between layers
Heat the oil properly before starting to fry
Handle the flips with care to protect the coating
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Indian
- Cuisine: Indian