Our craving for fried and crispy things reaches its peak when monsoons arrive. Every evening, the foodie in us craves for pakodas, samosas and more with a cup of masala chai. We all agree, we fall for those fried things. And it is totally relevant! Now, if you look around, there are countless fried food options to try. From hearty aloo pakodas, pyaaz pakodas and samosas to different types of kebabs, there is something for every type of taste. For fish lovers, another popular option is fish fry. Freshly caught, marinated with a variety of spices and fried to perfection, fish fry can win hearts in no time. Keeping this in mind, we bring you two variations of Kolkata-style fish fry recipes that can be made at home. Read on.
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Why should you avoid street-side snacks during monsoon? Why is it better to make them at home?
Monsoon brings respite from the scorching heat of the summer season. But unfortunately, it also brings a range of air, water and food-borne diseases due to the increased humidity levels in the season. This inevitably leads to the growth of germs and pests, increasing the risk of food contamination. And if you do not take special care of what you eat and drink, you may face indigestion, diarrhea and other stomach-related problems.
Moreover, humid weather often affects the taste and texture of food, leaving your pakoras soggy and samosas cold. Hence, experts always recommend making your favourite snacks at home under safe and hygienic conditions and enjoying them hot and fresh. This is also true for fish fry.
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How To Make Kolkata-Style Fish Fry At Home:
Recipe 1. Home-style crispy fish fry:
This recipe is very simple. All you need is clean fish which is fresh and of good quality. You can take both small fish and large fish fillets.
Step 1. Start by cleaning and drying the fish.
Step 2. Marinate with salt, turmeric, Kashmiri red chilli, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and green chilli paste.
Step 3. Leave it for at least 30 minutes for the flavours to infuse well.
Step 4. Meanwhile, heat mustard oil in a pan.
Step 5. When the oil reaches its smoke point, lower the flame and add the fish one by one. Do not add too many fish to the pan at once.
Step 6. Fry the fish well on medium flame till it becomes crispy and golden in colour.
Step 7. Add chaat masala, lemon juice and onions and enjoy it hot.
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Method 2. Restaurant-Style Fish Fry:
Although the recipe mentioned above is made at home and is not easily available in restaurants, this recipe is quite popular among all. In this, fish fillets are coated with spices and bread crumbs and fried till golden brown. Restaurant style fish fry is also called fish cutlet. Here is an easy recipe of fish cutlet by Chef Ananya Banerjee which she has shared on her YouTube channel. This recipe too should be eaten hot, along with kasundi and salad. Click here for the detailed recipe.
So what are you waiting for? Make Kolkata-style fish fry at home and enjoy it with hot tea and the sound of crackling on the window. Happy monsoons to all!
