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    Pomfret Fish Fry( Vavaal Varuval )

    Posted on Mar 9, 2017 · Last Updated on May 22, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Pomfret fish fry is a delicious seafood appetizer. Fish is marinated with fresh spice powders and shallow fried until crisp and juicy.

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    Pomfret Fish Fry

    As we all know fishes are a very good source of Vitamins and essential fatty acids. It is advisable to consume fish once a week at least. Pomfret Fish is way healthy and delicious.

    How to make Pomfret Fish Fry

    1.Add all the ingredients mentioned under the To grind table to a blender.

    add all the ingredients to grind in blender

    2.Add little water and blend to a fine paste.

    blend to a thick paste by adding little water

    3. Clean the fish, Wash well and make slashes in the fish.

    clean fish and mark incersions

    4. Apply the ground masala over the fish and make sure it is evenly applied throughout the fish. Let the fish marinate for 2 hours. After margination heat a skillet with oil for shallow frying.

    apply ground paste over fish

    5. Cook the fish on both sides until it is cooked fully. I used some curry leaves while frying for flavor. Serve hot.

    cook fish on tawa on both sides until its cooked and crispy

    Serving Suggestions

    Goes well with Fish Curry and Steamed Rice.

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    Pomfret Fish Fry

    Pomfret fish fry is a delicious seafood appetizer. Fish is marinated with fresh spice powders and shallow fried until crisp and juicy.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Marination Time2 hours hrs
    Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 218kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 2 Pomfret Fish
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
    • Lemon Wedges to garnish

    To Grind :

    • 6 Garlic pods
    • 4 Dry Red Chilli
    • 1 tbsp Fried Gram Dal / Potukadalai
    • 4 Small Onions
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
    • 1 tsp Pepper Corns
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 tbsp Water

    Instructions 

    • Add all the ingredients mentioned under the To grind table to a blender.
    • Add little water and blend to a fine paste.
    • Clean the fish, Wash well and make slashes in the fish.
    • Apply the ground masala over the fish and make sure it is evenly applied throughout the fish. Let the fish marinate for 2 hours. After margination heat a skillet with oil for shallow frying.
    • Cook the fish on both sides until it is cooked fully. I used some curry leaves while frying for flavor. Serve hot.

    Notes

    Garnish the fish with Lemon Wedges and serve.
    Don’t forget to make slashes and fry the fish as it will help to get the masala spread evenly over the fish.
    While flipping the fish do it with utmost care as the fish might tend to break.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1fish | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22.4g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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