Description
Enjoy these crispy fish pakoras, or fish fritters, as a delightful appetizer or snack. The tender fish pieces are coated in a flavorful batter and fried to golden perfection, resulting in a crunchy exterior and a moist, succulent interior.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish Pakora:
- 500 g boneless white fish (cut in bite-sized cubes)
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1/2 tsp garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup gram flour
- 2 tbsp rice flour
- 2 green chilies (sliced)
- 3–4 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
- water (as required)
Seasonings:
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp crushed chilies
- ½ tsp carom seeds
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 ½ tsp cumin seeds (crushed)
- 1 ½ tsp coriander seeds (crushed)
For Serving:
- Chaat masala
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Mix the fish: Combine fish with salt, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the batter: Mix gram flour, rice flour, green chilies, fresh coriander, and seasonings to form a thick paste. Adjust consistency with water.
- Coat the fish: Add the batter to marinated fish and mix well. Ensure the batter is of medium consistency.
- Fry the fish: Heat oil to 175-180 °C (350-360 °F). Fry the fish until cooked through and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve with lemon wedges and tamarind chutney.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for crispy pakoras.
- Adjust spice levels to suit your preference.
- Serve hot for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Fish Pakora, Fish Fritters, Indian Appetizer, Crispy Fish Recipe
