FISH TAWA FRY

     Fish Tawa Fry is nothing but a straightforward Fish Fry recipe marinated with spicy seasonings & then shallow fried in a Tawa - an Indian frying pan commonly used in Indian kitchens.  Fish Tawa Fry is a simple recipe prepared with marinated fish slices/whole fish and the name Tawa links to the wok/frying pan used to prepare the dish.
     A tawa is usually made from cast iron or aluminium. Tawa is used quite similarly to Woks in Asian cooking and is commonly used for stir-frying or shallow frying. They are also used to prepare all kinds of Indian flatbreads like Chapati, Paratha, Dosa, Omelette etc., Most of the Street food vendors use large Tawas to prepare most of their dishes.  We can see them skillfully preparing Kothu Parotta, Pav Bhaji Masala, Omelettes etc., in those cast iron pans. Some Tawas can be flat, but most are concave(at the centre) in shape.
     Fish Tawa Fry is a tasty recipe which can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with any dish of your choice.  Simply accompany this Fish Tawa Fry with steamed rice and a curry of your choice.


Cuisine - Indian
Course - Side Dish/Appetizer
Difficulty - Easy
Serves -3-4
Author - SM

Preparation Time - 15 - 20 Minutes
Marination Time - 30 Minutes to 1 Hour/Overnight
Cooking Time - 10 - 15 Minutes.

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HOW TO MAKE FISH TAWA FRY

 

INGREDIENTS :

 

METHOD :

• Clean and wash the Fish and allow it to drain in a Colander.
• If using a full fish draw 3-4 incisions with a sharp knife all over the fish.
• Dry Roast the Fenugreek Seeds and Fennel Seeds on a very low flame until the spices splutter and turn aromatic.
• Cool and grind the roasted spices into a fine powder. 
• Mix all the ingredients mentioned under 'To Marinate', adding Tamarind Juice/Water into a paste.
• Marinate the fish with the Spice Paste and keep it aside for 30 minutes - 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a pan and fry the fish on medium-low flame for about 3-5 minutes.
• Gently flip the fish and fry the other side for about 3-5 minutes or until it is fried on both the sides.
• Remove from oil and drain it.
• Serve Fish Tawa Fry hot, garnished with thinly sliced Onions, finely chopped Coriander Leaves and with a drizzle of Lemon Juice over it.
• Fish Tawa Fry Goes well with steamed White Rice accompanied with Dhal, Curries, Non-Veg Curries/Gravies.
•  Can also be served as a side dish for Biriyanis & Pulaos.

NOTES:

• Any type of fish- small/big variety can be used for this recipe.
• I have prepared the dish with Halibut Fish Slices., even medium sized whole fish can be used for the purpose.
• Adjust the amount of spices as per your taste and the size of the fish.
• Can marinate the fish overnight and leave it in the refrigerator. 
• Some recipes call for dredging the fish slices with Semolina/Rice/Corn Flour. I haven't used it in this recipe.
• If, leaving it in the refrigerator add Semolina/Rice/Corn flour just before frying the fish.
• Can Deep Fry or shallow Fry the fish to your preference.
• I usually shallow fry the fish.