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.Whether served with steamed rice and pappu, creamy curd rice, or a refreshing onion-lemon salad, this spicy chepala vepudu recipe brings authentic coastal-inspired flavours to your dining table. With simple ingredients, easy preparation, and customisable spice levels, it's perfect for weekend lunches, family dinners, and special seafood feasts.
Servings: 2
Calories: 363kcal
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.