Coconut Fish Fry
Coconut Fish Fry is a popular South Indian dish that combines the flavors of coconut and spices with crispy fried fish. It's a delicious and aromatic dish that is perfect for a special dinner or a weekend meal.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets of white fish
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Clean and pat dry the fish fillets.
- In a bowl, mix together grated coconut, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt to make a marinade.
- Coat the fish fillets with the marinade and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish fillets until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
- Remove the fish from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with steamed rice or as an appetizer with your favorite chutney.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Bowl Spatula
Serving suggestions
Serve the Coconut Fish Fry with a side of coconut rice and a fresh cucumber salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can coat the fish fillets in breadcrumbs before frying.
Cost
$15