5 Desi Fish Fry Recipes

Fried Fish! We know of so many people who would never eat fish in a curry, but will gladly gobble up a plate full of fried fish. So we’ve got 5 simple and finger licking good fried fish recipes from across the country for you to try out. Whether you want to serve these as a starter or as an accompaniment to good old dal-chawal is upto you!

Green Masala Fish Fry

The herby mint, coriander and green chilli marinade gives this fish fry recipe a refreshing taste, while the semolina crumb coat adds a lovely texture. This one is perfect to serve both as a party starter and as part of a simple dal chawal meal.

Fish Pakoda

This recipe is a hit with even fussy fish eaters. Chunks of boneless fish coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep fried to golden brown goodness. Sprinkle some chaat masala and serve hot with some mint and coriander chutney – and you’ve got a winner!

Bengali Fish Fry

The Bengalis love their fish and it is no secret. In this recipe we have used betki, a sweet water fish which is a Bengali favourite. The boneless fillets are marinated in a spicy masala, crumb coated and pan fried to perfection. Serve this Bengali style, with some lemon wedges and all-time favourite mustard sauce – Kasundi.

Lahori Fish Fry

 While Amritsari fish fry has gained popularity as a starter across the country and Globe, this Lahori style fish isn’t too far behind either. Boneless fish fillets marinated in a tangy anardana spiked spiced batter and deep fried to crisp golden perfection.

Malvani Bombil Fry

This soft, delicate fish is slightly flattened, coated in a batter and fried to crisp perfection. The crunchy exterior is a complete contrast to the fish inside that just melts as you put it into your mouth. Another super hit from the region is mackerel or bangda fry – coated in masala, dipped in rice flour and shallow fried.