Bengali Fish Fry
A popular street food, Bengali Fish Fry consists of fish fillets marinated in spices, coated with breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Snacks
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Bhetki Fish Fillet |
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1 tablespoon | Lime juice |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 teaspoon | Black pepper powder |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 cup | Breadcrumb |
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1 cup | Flour |
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2 | Egg |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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500 ml | Vegetable oil , for deep frying |
Instructions
- 1 Clean and cut the bhetki fish fillets into desired pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, marinate the fish with lime juice, salt, black pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste, and mustard oil. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 3 In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and set aside.
- 4 In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with red chili powder, cumin powder, and garam masala.
- 5 Take each marinated fish piece, coat it with all-purpose flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, and then coat it thoroughly with the spiced breadcrumbs.
- 6 Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 7 Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated fish pieces into the oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 8 Remove the fish pieces from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- 9 Serve hot with salad and mustard sauce.
Tips
For best results, use fresh bhetki fish, and ensure the oil is hot before frying to achieve a crispy texture.