Spicy fried fish tomato chutney recipe
The Sweet and Spicy Tomato Chutney Recipe is a tangy tomato mash flavoured with cumin seeds and curry leaves. The red and green chilies add heat to this delicious condiment to be served with your meal.
The fiery 3-ingredient fish fry is such a versatile dish that it makes the meal you are eating at once more tasty, more crispy, and definitely more spicy. This humble and simple 3-ingredient fish fry, South Indian style, is a side dish powerhouse capable of rescuing a sloppy main dish, or it can become a main dish when served with freshly cooked basmati rice and sambals.
When I was growing up, Saturdays were always reserved for a fish dish. Usually the menu consisted of fish curry and rice or fish breyani, carrot salad, or this red and spicy 3-ingredient fish fry with sweet tomato chutney. It would sometimes vary—greens and dal curry with rice or the occasional sambals and rice—but the fiery 3-ingredient fish fry was a reassuring element of our Saturday meals. The smell of fish frying would alert you to the upcoming feast no matter where you were in the house—sharp as it was with its delicious aroma and tantalizing flavors.
At this stage, I feel compelled to address those who are venturing to try an Indian fish fry recipe for the first time. Know that even though you can adjust the spices according to your taste, your kitchen will smell strongly of both red chilli and fish for quite a while. Ensure that your house is well ventilated, and avoid putting the fans on while you wait for the smell to leave your house. It isn’t a bad smell, mind you, but it is strong. You’ll turn on your extractor when you fry them, won’t you?
So without further ado, I’ll take you right to the recipe. All you’ll need are salt, turmeric, and red chilli powder for the fish. As for the fish, any kind cut into pieces will do.
Ingredients:
1kg fresh Fish (I used red fish)
2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. ground ginger and garlic
Salt
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Method:
Marinate the fish with the above spices and oil for an hour or more
Lightly fry fish in oil
Chutney
10 small to medium tomatoes( grate or liquidize tomatoes)
1 large onion
3 green chillies
Salt
Oil (I used the same oil I fried the fish in)
Fresh curry leaves
Method
Fry onions in oil; add tomatoes, green chilies, and salt.
Allow chutney to cook until almost done, then add fried fish and all to cook till chutney is fully cooked. After you turn off the gas, add a sprinkle of coriander and curry leaves.
Instructions
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Wash the fish thoroughly and pat it dry.
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Rub the masala evenly onto the fish pieces with your hands (wear gloves if you don’t want your hands to turn yellow with the turmeric powder), or you could use two spoons. Massage it well onto the flesh; the salt and turmeric help get rid of the fishy smell.
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Let it rest for 20–30 minutes, or marinate the night before.
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In a shallow or deep pan, pour enough oil to form a 1/2-centimeter layer on the pan—a thin layer of oil should do.
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When it is hot, place the fish on the pan quickly (as it’ll splash!).
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Fry for 5 minutes on medium heat before turning it over. It should be reddish brown. Take care while turning the fish; use a long-handled spatula or a fork. Always be comfortable with the utensils you are using.
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Once the bottom is also fried—a deep reddish brown—it is done.
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Remove the fried fish from the pan and place it in a pot.Method:
Fry onions in oil until translucent. Add 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, the required amount of salt, tomatoes, and green chillies. Allow to cook on medium heat.
Leave the chutney to cook till the tomato juices have evaporated, then add the chutney to the fried fish. After you turn off the gas, add a sprinkle of coriander leaves.
This is an absolutely simple and delicious recipe. Try it and leave a comment.
Conclude!
This spicy and delicious Fried Line Fish with Tomato Chutney celebrates robust tastes and culinary harmony. Line fish is crispy and pairs well with homemade tomato chutney for its tanginess and richness. You’ll enjoy a delicious blend of textures and flavors with each bite.This dish tastes great and adds elegance to your dining table. This meal is perfect for entertaining or treating yourself. The spicy-savory blend provides an appealing taste symphony. Gather your ingredients, fill the kitchen with spices, and enjoy this delicious recipe. If you like seafood or want to try something new, this spicy and delicious Fried Line Fish with Tomato Chutney will become a favorite.
Enjoy this delicious meal and cherish every bite!”