Sohra Fish Fry
A popular fish dish from Sohra, featuring fish marinated with local spices and deep-fried to perfection.
Cuisines
Meghalayan
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Sohra Fish Fry
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Fish , fresh, preferably Rohu or Catla |
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1 tablespoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 tablespoon | Red chili powder |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 cup | Cilantro , chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 inch | Ginger , finely chopped |
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4 cloves | Garlic , finely chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the fish thoroughly and cut into medium-sized pieces.
- 2 In a bowl, marinate the fish with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- 3 In a blender, make a paste of coriander leaves, green chilies, ginger, and garlic.
- 4 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke lightly.
- 5 Reduce the heat and add the marinated fish pieces to the pan.
- 6 Fry the fish on medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- 7 Remove the fish from the pan and set aside.
- 8 In the same pan, add the coriander paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- 9 Add the fried fish back into the pan, gently coating them with the coriander paste.
- 10 Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 11 Serve hot with steamed rice or as a side dish.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use mustard oil as it enhances the taste of the fish fry.