Green Masala Fish Fry made with rawas, fresh herbs, and rawa coating. A simple home-style recipe that’s flavourful and easy to prepare. There’s something truly comforting about a well-made fish fry — crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, and full of fresh flavours. This Green Masala Fish Fry, made using rawas fish, is one of those recipes that’s quick, fuss-free, and yet incredibly satisfying.
What makes this recipe special is the use of a fresh green masala made with coriander, mint, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Instead of heavy batter or deep frying, the fish is lightly coated with rawa (sooji) and shallow fried. This results in a beautifully crisp texture while keeping the fish tender and moist.
Whether you’re preparing a quick weekday meal or a special weekend lunch, this crispy rawas fish fry comes together effortlessly and never disappoints.
Table of Contents
- Ingredients For Green Masala Fish Fry
- Method – How to Fry Fish in Green Masala
- Serving Suggestions
- Tips & Variations
- Final Thoughts
- Fish Recipes You May Also Like
- Printable Recipe Card
Ingredients For Green Masala Fish Fry
The Fish Marinade:
- 4 slices of rawas fish
- Salt – to taste
- Lemon juice – as required
- Black pepper powder – to taste
Green Masala Paste:
- Coriander leaves – 1 small bunch
- Mint leaves – 1 small bunch
- Green chillies – 3 to 4
- Garlic – 4 to 5 cloves
- Ginger – ½ inch piece
- Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
- Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
- Rice flour – 1 tbsp
- Water – as required (to grind)
For Coating & Frying:
- Rawa / Sooji – as required
- Oil – for shallow frying
Method – How to Fry Fish in Green Masala
Step 1: Prepare the Fish
Firstly, clean and pat dry the rawas fish slices. Then, marinate them with salt, lemon juice, and black pepper. Set this aside while you prepare the green masala.
Step 2: Make the Green Masala
Meanwhile, add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and rice flour to a mixer jar. Add a little water and grind everything into a smooth paste.
Step 3: Marinate with Green Masala
Next, apply this freshly ground green masala generously to each fish slice, making sure the fish is evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, so the flavours seep in beautifully.
Step 4: Coat with Rawa
After marination, gently dab each piece of fish in rawa (sooji). This step also helps achieve that lovely crisp texture without overpowering the delicate fish.
Step 5: Shallow Fry the Fish
After that, heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Carefully place the fish slices in the pan and fry them slowly until they turn golden and crisp on both sides. Gently flip the fish to avoid breaking it and cook it evenly.
Once done, remove and place on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
Serving Suggestions
This crispy green masala fish fry tastes best when served hot. Pair it with:
- Onion slices and a few lemon wedges
- A simple cucumber or an onion salad
- Steamed rice and dal for a complete meal
It also works wonderfully as a starter or side dish.
Tips & Variations
- Adjust the number of green chillies according to your spice preference.
- You can use the same recipe with pomfret or surmai if rawas is unavailable.
- Always fry on medium heat to ensure the fish cooks evenly without burning.
Final Thoughts
This Green Masala Rawas Fish Fry is a perfect example of how simple ingredients can create incredible flavour. Fresh herbs, minimal spices, and a light rawa coating make this dish both comforting and wholesome.
If you’re looking for an easy, home-style fish fry recipe that’s full of freshness and crunch, this one is definitely worth trying. Happy cooking! 🐟🌿
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Printable Recipe Card
Crispy Green Masala Fish Fry (Rawas)
Ingredients
Fish Marinade
- 4 slices rawas fish (or any fish of your choice)
- ½ tsp Salt – to taste
- Lemon juice – as required
- ½ tsp Black pepper powder
Green Masala Paste
- Coriander leaves – 1 small bunch
- Mint leaves – 1 small bunch
- 3 to 4 Green chillies
- 4 to 5 Garlic
- ½ inch Ginger piece
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp Rice flour
- Water – as required to grind
- For Coating & Frying:
For Coating & Frying
- Rawa / Sooji – as required
- Oil – for shallow frying
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Fish
- Clean and pat dry the fish slices. Then, marinate them with salt, lemon juice, and black pepper. Set this aside while you prepare the green masala.
Step 2: Make the Green Masala
- Add coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, and rice flour to a mixer jar. Add a fews tbsps of water and grind everything into a smooth paste.
Step 3: Marinate with Green Masala
- Next, apply this freshly ground green masala generously to each fish slice, making sure the fish is evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4: Coat with Rawa (sooji)
- Gently dab each piece of fish in rawa (sooji). This step also helps achieve that lovely crisp texture without overpowering the delicate fish.
Step 5: Shallow Fry the Fish
- Heat oil in a shallow pan over medium heat. Carefully place the fish slices in the pan and fry them slowly until they turn golden and crisp on both sides. Gently flip the fish to avoid breaking it and cook it evenly.
Notes
- Adjust the number of green chillies according to your spice preference.
- Use any fish of your choice, like pomfret, Seer fish, Mackerels, etc.
- Fry fish on low to medium heat. Frying time will depend on the heat.
- Adjust salt to taste.
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