In the earlier blogs, I have shared recipes for Punjabi Fish Fry, Continental Fish, Prawn stir fry etc. Now let’s go behind the range and cook something sizzling and yummy Maharashtrian-style Fish and Prawns Fry. Since the weekend was action-packed in sports with Premier League games lined up and the India vs South Africa T-20 game, I thought it would be aptly to cook some loads of Fish and Prawn Fry to go along with some refreshingly chilled Beer. The Maharashtrian-style Fish Fry offers me more satiety in the spice quotient and the nice crunchy taste with hot spices oozing out, and yes, there’s one secret ingredient that I add to the marinade, which makes it over-the-top, and that is Kokum Agal or Kokum concentrate ( unsweetened). This gives a nice tangy punch to the seafood and I also add it to curries. In this recipe, I have used Black Pomfret, also commonly known as Halwa in Marathi; I’m so much in love with its taste; the meat is juicier than a regular Pomfret, and I have used medium-sized Prawns, which pair up nicely with this fish.
Prep Time – 20 minutes
Cook time – 40 minutes ( including marination )
Serves – 2
Ingredients:
Black Pomfret – 1 big size ( approx 700 gms )
Prawns – 400 gm
Coriander – a bunch
Agri Masala – 1 tbsp
Malwani Masala – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tbsp
Kokum Agal – 20 ml
Ginger Garlic paste – 2 tbsp
Rice flour – 100 gm
Coarse Semolina flour – 100 gm
Oil – for frying
Method:
1) Clean the Prawns and Fish. Cut the Fish into slices as per the thickness required.
2) Apply Turmeric and set aside.
3) Grind together coriander, Agri masala, Malwani masala and red chilli powder.
4) Add ginger-garlic paste, salt and Kokum concentrate.
5) Marinate the Fish and Prawns and set them aside for 30 minutes.
6) Mix the rice and semolina flour in a large dish.
7) After 30 minutes, dab the Fish and Prawns gently in the flour and deep fry till a nice golden brown. Serve hot garnished with coriander and lemon zest.
Pro tip: use Sesame Oil for a better texture and finish. Though any oil can be used as per choice.
