Mangalorean Fish Fry Recipe | Fish Tawa fry

Who doesn’t enjoy the mouthwatering crunch of fried fish? This amazing non-vegetarian shallow-fried dish is simple to prepare and only requires a small number of ingredients! The fish must first be cleaned properly, at least three times and sometimes more, and then placed aside. The next step is to combine the marination ingredients in a large mixing bowl to create a paste-like consistency. If necessary, you could spritz a little water. The cleaned fish must now be added to the mixture, and it must be thoroughly mixed so that the paste coats the fish and the flavours permeate the meat.

Rava fish fry

A rava fry, in its simplest form, is when seafood is marinated, dredged in semolina flour (also known as rava), and then deep- or shallow-fried. With no need for batter, this gives the fish a flawlessly crispy coating. This dish is incredibly well-liked in Mumbai, Goa, and the Konkan region. This meal may be prepared in just 20 to 30 minutes, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. This meal is adaptable; you can use different fish slices. 

The coating of rava is an important ingredient in the rava fish fry recipe. Under that layer of rava, or semolina, everything is concealed. The surface of the fish is crispy, while the interior is moist. For this recipe, you may substitute any firm-fleshed fish, such as salmon, bass, pomfret, king fish, mackerel, sardines, etc.

Fish fry in restaurants

All seafood restaurants serve rava fish fry, which is a favourite meal. The coastal restaurants are known for their fish fry recipes, from tawa fry to rava fry you can enjoy so many varieties of fish fry in the restaurants. Even the masala of the fish fry varies based on the ingredients used. Shallow-fried or spicy deep-fried fish, you can enjoy so many varieties of them. The masala for fish fry can either be freshly prepared from scratch or you can use any store bought good fish fry masala from a reliable brand and enjoy the delicacy.

Preparation time for fish fry masala

The preparation time for the fish fry masala recipe is the highlight, it required very few basic ingredients and a minimum of 30 minutes to cook. All you need is some good tasty fish and fish fry masala and the fish fry is ready in no time to enjoy with some hot steamed rice and rasam.

Variations in fish fry recipe 

There are several ways to prepare this recipe. As rava fry is prepared differently in Mumbai, Kerala, Goa, and Konkan, the spices used for the marination are distinct. Additionally, you probably already have the items needed to fry this fish in your home.

Being able to indulge in the mouthwatering variety of beach food is one of the nicest aspects of going to the beach. There are countless options for appetizers, such as roasted corn, and fried prawns and their flavours are marvellously diverse.

Ingredients for the preparation of rava fish fry recipe 

• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Vinegar – 5 tbsp
• Fish fry masala – 1 pack
• Semolina flour/Rava – 1 cup
• Pomfret whole fish – 4 
• Oil for frying

Method to prepare fish fry recipe

• In a bowl combine 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 packet of fish fry masala, ½ tsp turmeric powder, and 5 tbsp vinegar and make a smooth paste.
• Fish fry masala will generally have salt in them so add salt only if required.
• Take washed and cleaned 4 pomfret fish pieces.
• Make cuts on the fish.
• Add the masala to the fish and coat the masala on each side of the fish thoroughly.
• Let the fish marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• On a plate take 1 cup of semolina /rava.
• Place the marinated fish on the semolina and coat the rava to the fish.
• Heat a pan add coconut oil and let it heat on low to medium flame.
• Gently place each fish piece on the pan.
• Fish should be shallow fried for eight to ten minutes on each side in hot oil.
• Serve warm.

Ingredients for tava fish fry recipe

• Fish fry masala – 1 pack
• Pomfret – 2
• Water 
• Oil – 2 to 3 tsp

Tava fish fry recipe

• Take a Required quantity of BON fish fry masala.

• Mix it with water and make a thick paste.

• Apply the paste evenly on the fish.

• Keep aside for 30 min.

• Heat a skillet, and add 2 tsp oil, as the oil heats, place the marinated fish on the skillet.
• Shallow fry the fish evenly on medium flame.

• Serve hot.

Tips and tricks to prepare a fish fry recipe

• Feel free to substitute any other vegetable oil or ghee if you don’t like coconut oil.
• Ensure that the pan is quite hot before shallow frying. How crispy the fry becomes depends on how long it cooks. The rava won’t fry if the skillet isn’t hot enough; instead, it will cook and become soggy.
• The marinade can be prepared ahead of time and kept in your refrigerator in an airtight container.

• Don’t leave the fish marinating for too long! It’ll be over in about 10 to 15 minutes. 
• Use fresh fish for a better taste. 
• Instead of vinegar, you can also use lime juice or tamarind water to make the masala paste. 
• While you are making tava fish fry make sure to coat the masala well and cook on low to medium flame.
• Make sure to make cuts in the fish if you are using a whole fish.
• Apply masala evenly to fish deep into the slits.
• The shallow rava fish fry will require only 2 to 3 tbsp of oil.

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