Surmai fish pieces marinated in a delectable masala, pan fried till crisp.

Chef: Aditya Bal

Recipe Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Total Cook Time: 50 Minutes

Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets surmai (King fish)
  • 2 Tbsp oil, to pan fry
  • For the marination:
  • 7-8 cloves garlic
  • 1 knob ginger, mashed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp fennel
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 9-10 curry leaves
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp oil, to grind
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1/2 tomato, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 5 tsp tamarind extract
  • 1 Tbsp cornflour, to sprinkle

Procedure

  • Cut the fish fillets into equal medium sized pieces.
  • In a pan, dry roast garlic, ginger, cumin, fennel, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
  • Pound them in a mortar and pestle. Add a little salt, oil and water to help in the procedure.
  • Now add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and tamarind extract.
  • Pound them together till pulp like and spread it over the fish pieces.
  • Sprinkle some cornflour over the fish. The cornflour helps the masala to stick
  • Marinate the fish and keep in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
  • In a pan, fry the fish with the refined oil and serve hot.