Vanjaram Vepudu – Andhra Fish Fry With Vanjaram | Seer Fish Masala Fry

Vanjaram Vepudu

Vanjaram Vepudu is a spicy seer fish fry recipe made Andhra style. A simple fried fish recipe made with basic ingredients and it comes out perfect! The subtle masala flavours blend perfectly with the Indian seer fish.

Vanjaram Vepudu

In South India, Vanjaram vepudu is a delicacy. Fresh fish is well marinated with Indian spices and then simmered on medium heat. The exceptionally savory shallow fried fish, all golden brown and crisp, is a sheer delight.

Vanjaram Vepudu Recipe Step By Step:

Fried fish

Vanjaram meen fry is by far the best fish fry recipe – it definitely delivers! What’s more, there’s no fishy flavour at all. Fish fry masala looks good and tastes great for sure!

To make seer fish masala fry, firstly, wash the fish pieces and pat dry. (To get rid of odour, apply vinegar or lime and salt on the fish and wash off after 5 minutes).

Seer Fish

Then combine salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves, lemon juice and 2 tsp oil in a mixing bowl.

Fish fry ingredients

Coat the fish well with the prepared marinade. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Marinate fish

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add the fish pieces to the pan in a single layer.

Roast fish

Then cover with a lid and cook the fish on a medium-low flame for 5-7 mins. Remove lid and carefully turn the pieces over. Cover and cook for a further 5-7 mins.

Vanjaram meen fry

Remove the lid, check if the fish is fully cooked; or else fry for a further 1-2 minutes till both sides of the fish turn a crisp brown.

Spicy fish fry

Remove and serve this unbelievably delicious Andhra Vanjaram Vepudu with white rice.

Seer fish fry masala

If you are searching for more fish recipes, do try out Fish Kasundi and Coriander Fish.

Vanjaram Fry Recipe details below:

Vanjaram Vepudu Andhra Style

Vanjaram tawa fry is super easy to make and a sure hit with the family. It’s a new way to make fish and will convert anyone into loving it! Learn how to make fried fish the simple way.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Andhra

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings 3

Calories 297kcal

Author Shil

Ingredients

Seer Fish/Vanjaram – 6 pieces
Oil – 4 tbsp
For marination:
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Chilli powder – 2 tsp
Cumin powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste – 1 ½ tsp
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Instructions

For this seer fish fry recipe, wash the fish pieces under running water. Drain off the water thoroughly and pat dry.
Mix all the ingredients mentioned under marination and apply the same on the fish pieces. Keep in a refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Heat a pan and pour 4 tbsp oil.
Place the marinated fish pieces in the pan.
Cover and cook the fish on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
Gently flip the pieces over. Cover and cook for another 5-7 mins.
Remove the lid and roast the pieces to a nice golden brown.
Transfer Andhra Chepa Vepudu into a serving dish. Serve Vanjaram Fish Fry with onion slices and lemon wedges.