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SUNDAY Special
Crispy Khaas! Sunday-Style Simple Fried Fish
Perfect for a lazy afternoon or as a quick starter with chai!
Ingredients:
4 fish fillets (pomfret, tilapia, or surmai)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp red chili powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp rice flour (for extra crisp)
2 tbsp semolina (rava)
2 tbsp oil for shallow frying
Method:
Clean the fish and pat dry.
Marinate with lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for 20–30 minutes.
Mix rice flour and semolina on a plate.
Coat each fish piece in this dry mix.
Shallow fry in hot oil until golden and crispy on both sides.
Serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.
Masala Magic! Fiery Fish Curry for a Flavour-Packed Sunday
Rich, spicy, and perfect with steamed rice or jeera rice!
Ingredients:
500g fish (rohu, kingfish, or any firm white fish)
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 tomatoes (pureed)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp tamarind pulp (or kokum)
Fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste
3 tbsp oil
Method:
Marinate fish with a pinch of turmeric and salt for 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
Add ginger-garlic paste, cook till raw smell goes.
Add tomato puree, spices, and salt. Cook till oil separates.
Add tamarind pulp and a little water. Bring to boil.
Add marinated fish pieces. Cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
Sunday Twist Tip:
Pair the fried fish as a starter and follow up with the tangy curry for lunch. Add some chilled chaas (buttermilk) or aam panna for a complete Sunday indulgence!