Fish Fry Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Fish Fry Recipe
500 g fresh fish pieces (cleaned and cut at home, any local fish)
2 tbsp homemade lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp turmeric powder (from dried turmeric root)
1 tsp chili powder (from dried red chilies ground at home)
1 tsp garlic paste (crushed fresh garlic)
1 tsp ginger paste (freshly crushed ginger)
2 tbsp homemade rice flour or wheat flour (for light crisp coating)
2 tbsp homemade vegetable oil (for shallow frying)
Fresh coriander leaves (optional garnish)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Fish Fry Recipe
Step 1: Clean and Marinate Fish
Wash fish pieces thoroughly and pat dry.
Marinate with salt, lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, garlic, and ginger paste.
Let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
Calories: Fish ~600 kcal, spices ~20 kcal, lemon ~5 kcal
Time: 20 minutes
Step 2: Coat the Fish
Lightly coat marinated fish with rice flour or wheat flour for crisp texture.
Calories: Flour ~80 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 3: Heat the Pan
Heat 2 tbsp oil (~240 kcal) in a frying pan over medium heat.
Calories: Oil ~240 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 4: Fry the Fish
Place fish pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked on both sides.
Flip carefully to avoid breaking.
Calories: already counted (oil absorption included)
Time: 10 minutes
Step 5: Drain Excess Oil
Remove fish and place on absorbent surface to remove excess oil.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 2 minutes
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Calories: negligible
Time: 1 minute
Total Preparation Time of Fish Fry Recipe for 4 Persons
Cleaning and marination: 20 minutes
Coating fish: 3 minutes
Heating oil: 3 minutes
Frying: 10 minutes
Draining and serving: 3 minutes
Total preparation and cooking time: approximately 39 minutes
Total Calories of Fish Fry Recipe and Calories Per Person
Fish: ~600 kcal
Oil: ~240 kcal
Flour coating: ~80 kcal
Spices and lemon: ~25 kcal
Total calories for entire recipe: approximately 945 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 236 kcal per person