Fried fish steaks(Indian recipe).

Crispy pan fried fish steaks with delicious aroma and taste. This easy shallow-fried fish recipe uses simple spices and ingredients in your kitchen to bring out the best flavours of the pan-fried fish.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste(1″inch piece of ginger and 2 cloves of garlic pounded together) substitute with garlic and ginger powder mixed in equal parts.
• 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1/2 a teaspoon of coriander powder(increase by 1/2 a teaspoon to increase the coriander flavor)
• 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of lime juice
• 500 g of fish steaks
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons of corn flour
• Salt as needed(start with 1/4th teaspoon and continue to 1/2 a teaspoon)
• 1/2 a teaspoon of red chilli powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Gently wash the fish steaks.
2. 2Set aside in a colander for the water...: Set aside in a colander for the water to strain.
3. 3Place the fish on a flat plate and...: Place the fish on a flat plate and wipe any extra moisture with kitchen paper towels.
4. 4To a small bowl, add the turmeric powder,...: To a small bowl, add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, lime or lemon juice, red chilli powder and ginger garlic paste. Combine well.
5. 5Rub the masala mix thoroughly on the fish...: Rub the masala mix thoroughly on the fish steak, and wear a disposable glove to do the following.
6. 6Cover and let the fish steaks absorb the...: Cover and let the fish steaks absorb the flavours for 10 to 15 minutes.
7. 7You can refrigerate the fish steaks as well.
8. 8In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour,...: In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, corn flour, salt and red chilli powder.
9. 9Add a teaspoon of water to the flour...: Add a teaspoon of water to the flour mixture to make a paste.
10. 10Gently coat the flour paste onto the fish...: Gently coat the flour paste onto the fish slices.
11. 11Once coated, place them apart from each other...: Once coated, place them apart from each other on the plate and set aside.
12. 12Over low-medium heat, pour in the oil and...: Over low-medium heat, pour in the oil and let the oil heat for a few seconds.
13. 13Once the oil is hot, gently place the...: Once the oil is hot, gently place the coated fish slices in the pan, making sure not to crowd the pan with too many fish steaks.
14. 14Fry each side for 3 to 5 minutes...: Fry each side for 3 to 5 minutes until both sides are golden and crispy. Use a flat spoon or spatula to flip the fish slices.
15. 15Place the fish slice over paper kitchen towels...: Place the fish slice over paper kitchen towels to absorb extra oil, transfer onto a plate and serve immediately.