Richa's Kitchen

Pomfret Fish Fry Recipe | Indian Style Fish Fry

By: Richa’s Kitchen
Watch the full video here: Pomfret Fish Fry Video
Category: Indian Seafood | Fish Fry
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2

⭐ Ingredients

🐟 For the Fish:

• 2 medium-sized Pomfret fish (cleaned and sliced or whole)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

🌶️ For the Marinade:

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)
• 1 tbsp gram flour (besan) or semolina (optional for extra crunch)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp mustard oil (or any preferred oil)

🍳 For Frying:

• 3-4 tbsp mustard oil or any cooking oil

🔪 Preparation Steps

Step 1: Clean and Prepare Fish

• Clean the pomfret fish thoroughly. If using whole fish, make small gashes on both sides to help absorb the marinade.
• Marinate lightly with salt, turmeric, and lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Marinade

• In a bowl, mix ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, rice flour, besan (optional), lemon juice, and mustard oil.
• Combine into a smooth, thick paste.

Step 3: Marinate the Fish

• Apply the marinade evenly on both sides of the fish. Make sure the masala gets into the gashes.
• Cover and let it rest for at least 15–20 minutes. For best results, marinate for up to 1 hour.

Step 4: Shallow Fry

• Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
• Gently place the marinated pomfret in the pan.
• Fry on medium flame for 4–5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
• Handle gently while flipping to avoid breaking.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

• Serve hot with onion rings, lemon wedges, and green chutney or simple dal-chawal for a full meal.
• A perfect starter or main course for seafood lovers!

📺 Watch the Full Recipe Video

👉 Click here to watch Pomfret Fish Fry on YouTube

🔖 Tags:

Pomfret Fish Fry | Indian Fish Recipe | Richa’s Kitchen | Masala Fish Fry | Fried Fish | Bengali Fish Fry | Coastal Food