Fry fish with Besan (Gram flour) recipe

 

Certainly! Here's a simple recipe for frying fish in Pakistani style with besan (gram flour):

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of fish fillets (any firm white fish like tilapia or cod)
• 1 cup besan (gram flour)
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Water (as needed to make a thick batter)
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. Clean and Marinate the Fish:

   • Wash the fish fillets and pat them dry with a paper towel.
   • In a bowl, mix lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt to form a smooth paste.
   • Coat the fish fillets with this marination and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Besan Batter:

   • In a separate bowl, combine besan with a pinch of salt and water. Whisk it well to form a thick batter. Ensure there are no lumps in the batter.

3. Coat the Fish in Besan Batter:

   • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
   • Dip each marinated fish fillet into the besan batter, ensuring it is well coated.

4. Fry the Fish:

   • Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil, one at a time.
   • Fry until the fish turns golden brown and crisp on both sides. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fillets.

5. Drain Excess Oil:

   • Once the fish is fried to perfection, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the oil.
   • Place the fried fish on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the besan-coated fried fish hot, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh coriander leaves.