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Fish Fry Masala Recipe

Chepa Vepudu is a traditional South Indian fish recipe. Fresh fish, seasoned with spices and fried to perfection can be served as a starter or as a side dish with steamed rice and dal. Check this recipe for masala fish fry.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Andhra
Servings: 2
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Shil

Ingredients

  • Fish – 4 pieces

Marinate:

  • Salt - ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp
  • Red chilli powder – ¼ tsp

For Fry:

  • Ginger-garlic paste – ½ tsp
  • Onion – 1 large, finely chopped
  • Green chillies -2, slit
  • Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
  • Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp, chopped
  • Salt – ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp
  • Red chilli powder – ¼ tsp
  • Garam Masala powder – ¼ tsp
  • Oil – 3 tbsp

Instructions

  • Clean and wash the fish pieces. Sprinkle salt, turmeric and red chilli powder and coat the fish pieces well. Leave aside for 30 minutes.
  • Finely chop the onions, coriander leaves, slit the chillies lengthwise; wash and pick curry leaves.
  • Heat oil in a deep-bottomed or a non-stick kadai. Fry the fish pieces till brown on both sides; remove and keep aside.
  • Add a tablespoon of oil to the same pan. Add curry leaves and green chillies. Sauté.
  • Add chopped onions (or onion paste) and fry till brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 1-2 minutes. Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala and salt to taste and fry for a few seconds.
  • Slide in the fried fish pieces, mix gently and fry until the fish pieces are well coated with the masalas.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Remove and serve Chepala Vepudu Andhra style with onion rings and lemon wedges.