Fish Pakora

Name: Fish Pakora
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 71 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Bengal gram flour; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon carom or ajwain seeds; 1 teaspoon Indian chili powder, optional; 1 dash salt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice; Water, as needed; 1 pound firm white fish fillets such as cod, pin bones removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; Neutral oil, for frying; Lemon and lime wedges, for serving; Mint coriander chutney, for serving, optional

Crisp, deep-fried fish pakoras offer a delicious twist on the traditional vegetable snack.

⭐ 3.6 (108 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 6 minTotal: 71 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Snack Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Indian

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine gram flour, ginger and garlic pastes, turmeric, coriander, cumin, carom seeds, chili powder (if using), salt, and lime juice; mix to form a thick, pancake-like batter, adding water as needed.
Fold fish into the batter, ensuring each piece is coated, then marinate for 1 hour.
Heat oil in a wide pan for deep-frying until hot; test by dropping a small amount of batter, which should sizzle and rise quickly.
Fry battered fish in batches until golden and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side, turning with a slotted spoon.
Remove fried fish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve hot, garnished with lemon juice and lime wedges, with mint-coriander chutney if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 478 kcal

Carbohydrate: 31 g

Cholesterol: 42 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 24 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 275 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 31 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g