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Lahori Masala Fish

Lahori Masala Fish

My Easy Lahori Masala Fish recipe is super crispy and the perfect dish to make for when hosting!
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Total Time:45 minutes

Ingredients

Fish & Marinade

  • 3 basa fillets approx. 450–500g total, thawed and patted dry
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lahori Fish Masala - Shaan
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 3 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 5 tablespoons gram flour
  • Garnish: 2 tablespoons fresh coriander finely chopped Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  • Prep the Fish: Fully defrost the basa fillets and pat dry with kitchen paper. Cut into smaller pieces.
  • Make the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together the Lemon juice Lahori Fish Masala Cumin powder Salt Gram flour
  • Coat & Marinate: Add the fish into the bowl and coat evenly in the spiced gram flour mixture.Leave to marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  • Fry Until Golden, Deep Fry: Fry for 3-4 minutes on a high heat until golden, crispy and cooked through.

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Notes

TOP TIPS
  • Always pat the fish dry on both sides before marinating, this keeps the coating crisp.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan or the fish will steam instead of fry.
  • Fry on medium-high heat to get that classic Lahori crisp exterior.
  • Serve immediately to retain crispiness!