Chilli Basa Fish

Name: Chilli Basa Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: basa fish fillets: 4; dried red chillies soaked: 8-10; salt to taste; White pepper powder to taste; tsp paprika powder: 2; tbsp lemon juice: 2; cup refined flour: 1/2; cup corn flour: 1/4; pinch baking soda: 1; tsp oil: 1/2; tbsp garlic: 1; tbsp ginger: 1; tbsp soy sauce: 1; stalks spring onion greens: 4-5; Sesame seeds for garnish

Features:

Cuisine:

Indian

55 mins
Serves 4
Easy

Ingredients

4 basa fish fillets
8-10 dried red chillies soaked
salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
2 tsp paprika powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup refined flour
1/4 cup corn flour
1 pinch baking soda
1/2 tsp oil
1 tbsp garlic
1 tbsp ginger
1 tbsp soy sauce
4-5 stalks spring onion greens
Sesame seeds for garnish

How to make Chilli Basa Fish

Cut fish fillets into medium cubes and put into a bowl.
1. Add salt, pepper powder, paprika powder and one tablespoon lemon juice.
2. Set aside to marinate for ten to fifteen minutes.
Mix refined flour, cornflour, salt, pepper powder, and baking soda in another bowl.
1. Add sufficient water gradually.
2. Mix well to make a thick and smooth batter.
Heat oil in a kadai.
1. Dip marinated fish cubes in the batter.
2. Slide the cubes into the hot oil and deep-fry till golden.
3. Drain on absorbent paper.
Grind red chillies with to a smooth paste with a little water.
Heat ½ tbsp oil in a non-stick wok.
1. Add garlic and ginger.
2. Sauté till fragrant.
3. Add soy sauce and red chilli paste and mix well.
4. Add little water and mix well.
5. Add salt and pepper powder and mix well.
6. Add fried fish and toss to mix.
7. Add remaining lemon juice and stir lightly.
Add half the spring onion greens and toss well.
Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds and remaining spring onion greens.